Manufacturing Associate Technician

Genentech

14d

About The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.
Genentech is the founder of the biotechnology industry and has been delivering on the promise of biotechnology for more than 43 years. It has been a member of the Roche Group since 2009 and is one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. At Roche, the patient is at the heart of all R&D efforts, and delivering life-changing therapies to patients while also driving positive change in the global society is the impetus to everything we do.
As a Manufacturing Technician, you will work within a team to produce and deliver quality products for patients around the world. We are a 24/7 site and the work load is divided across multiple organizations. Technicians are expected to work in a safe manner and follow our Standard Operating Procedures at all times. Doing these two critical aspects of our job helps us maintain our right to operate and commitment to governing bodies around the world.
Our Manufacturing begins in Upstream, where we thaw and scale up our process. Some of the responsibilities for Upstream technicians are: preparing the medium needed for cell growth and maintaining our Cell Cultures which includes the set-up and breakdown of stainless steel bioreactors.
In Downstream, technicians work on a series of operations to isolate, purify, and concentrate the product. This includes preparation of Buffers, cleaning and steaming in place Chromatography skids, and supporting formulation.
You are someone who wants to influence your own development and can work independently, with limited supervision. You are looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your own interests; where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point. Experience with biologics manufacturing is not necessary but preferred.
Candidates must be able to work any of the following manufacturing shifts:
- 12 hr Day Shift, 6:00 am – 7:00 pm,
- Sunday -Tuesday plus every other Wednesday
- Wednesday – Friday plus every other Saturday
- 10 hr Day Shift, 6:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Sunday - Wednesday
- Wednesday - Saturday
- 10 hr Swing Shift, 3:30 pm -2:00 am
- Sunday - Wednesday
- Wednesday - Saturday
- 12 hr Night Shift, 6:00 pm -7:00 am
- Sunday-Tuesday plus every other Saturday
- Wednesday – Friday plus every other Saturday
Onboarding practices vary with area, but may consist of a multi-week schedule of Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm followed by on the job training for multiple weeks Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday 1:00pm - 11:30pm. Once onboarding and/or training is complete, you will be released to your assigned Manufacturing shift. Shift availability will be determined by matching candidates strengths to shift needs and are subject to change based on business needs and production schedules.
Shift availability will be determined by matching candidates strengths to shift needs and subject to change based on business needs.

Requirements

• Proficiency in the English language- reading, writing, and communication.
• Must be able to work all shifts, required overtime as needed, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to interface with computer systems to successfully operate manufacturing equipment. Experience with distributed control systems or other manufacturing automation is preferred.
• Must be able to successfully pass all job-related tests and certifications required for working in a cGMP quality environment including but not limited to: inspections and GMP requirements to perform essential functions of the job.
• Must re-qualify every year on all job-related training and certifications as job or qualifications require.
• May climb upwards of 6 flights of stairs a day to maneuver within the manufacturing facility.
• Lifting up to 25lbs may be required.
• The cleanroom environment requires that company provided gowning is worn. This may include plant uniform, coveralls, gloves and safety shoes. Additionally, regulations prohibit makeup, jewelry, and other personal items from entering the clean room environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Engineering and 1 year related experience, or associates degree and 3 years of experience, or High School and 5 years experience.
• Must be computer literate, including ability to interface with computer systems such as Delta-V and PLC-based logic.
• Must be comfortable working with Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), navigating through web pages and e-mail.
• Must possess basic typing skills and understand Google platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with biologics manufacturing is not necessary but preferred.
• Experience in clean room environment and familiarity with cGMP and ISO/FDA standards is strongly preferred
• Experience in a GMP working environment with Background in Cell Culture/Purification is highly desired for 2-4 years (within the last 7 years) experience in the operation of complex mechanical equipment used in the washing, autoclaving, and assembly of parts used in Upstream or Downstream processes.
• Target industries include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biomedical, electronic, and chemical, food, cosmetics, and/or other medical industries.
• Understands the theory, concepts, and regulations behind biopharma technology and processes.

Responsibilities

• preparing the medium needed for cell growth
• maintaining our Cell Cultures which includes the set-up and breakdown of stainless steel bioreactors
• preparation of Buffers
• cleaning and steaming in place Chromatography skids
• supporting formulation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees