Sr Supervisor Mfg-Bioprocess

We are seeking a dedicated Sr. Supervisor Manufacturing-Bioprocess (Upstream) to join our dynamic team. This role is primarily accountable for ensuring the technical success of floor operations. This includes the assigned shift and the performance management of a world class manufacturing organizational unit associated with the commercial manufacture of all GMP products.

Shift Information: Wednesday-Saturday (10 hour shift position), 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The Opportunity

• Operations and Supervision: Schedule and oversee daily and weekly manufacturing operations, spending 95% of time on the floor for technical and compliance support.

• Compliance and Issues: Identify and resolve cGMP issues, ensuring 100% compliance with SOPs and cGMP standards.

• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with management on operational improvement projects and oversee progress; recommend and evaluate production efficiencies.

• Reporting and Metrics: Provide summaries to management on goal attainment, production efficiencies, shift performance, area throughput, and personnel development.

• Staff Development and Support: Distribute work assignments, coach and train staff, and identify development needs in cGMP training, technical skills, safety, and performance management.

• Safety and Security: Ensure a safe manufacturing environment, compliance with safety regulations, and that employees pass TSA Security Threat Assessments; promote a positive safety culture.

• Responsible for inoculums preparation, large scale bioreactor operation, centrifugation, large scale protein purification, solution preparation, CIP/SIP unit operations, troubleshooting and related production support operations. 

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree (Life Science is preferred) with 5+ years industry experience and 2 years direct leadership experience, or Associate degree with 9+ years industry experience and 2 years direct leadership experience, or High School with 12+ years industry experience and 2 years direct leadership experience. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Experience with validation of biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

• Familiarity with ICH and European guidelines. 

• Possesses thorough knowledge and understanding of cGMPs and familiarity with FDA guidelines. 

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Safety Considerations

• Schedule could include a non-rotating 12 hour shift, one weekend day, evening or night hours, or full off-shift hours. 

• Expected to be on feet for 8 to 10 hours a day. 

• May climb upwards of 6 flights of stairs a day to maneuver within the manufacturing facility.

• Lifting up to 25lbs may be required. 

• Environment requires that gowning in the form of hospital scrubs, bunny suits, gloves and steel toe boots be worn. Also, no makeup or jewelry can be worn when working in the clean room environment.

• May work with hazardous materials and chemicals. 

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Oceanside, CA is $77,000-$143,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace the increasingly diverse world around us. Genentech prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status and veteran status.