Production Chemist III

Bio-Rad Laboratories•Irvine, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Chemist III will be responsible for the bulk formulating of diagnostic reagents of high complexity, including custom recipes and intermediates, in accordance with approved written procedures and policies. This role involves leading and training team members on the manufacturing of medium to high complexity products, participating in the planning, scheduling, and organizing of product teams to meet production deadlines, and completing production documentation while maintaining quality records to GDP/GMP standards. The position also requires monitoring manufacturing processes and performing adjustments as necessary to meet required yields, performing variance reviews, and making necessary notations for process orders for Supervisors and Finance. Additionally, the Production Chemist III will perform data entry and inventory control utilizing the ERP database, support assigned products, and serve as a primary technical resource or subject matter expert for various departments. The role includes leading/performing Root Cause Analysis, Quality Notifications, and implementing Corrective Actions to improve product quality or process efficiency. Participation in/leading continuous improvement projects by analyzing and interpreting experimental data using Lean Six Sigma, assisting with generating new procedures, and working closely with R&D and product transfer teams are also key responsibilities. The role also involves participating in the training and development of new products and assisting in the building/modifying of product recipes and Bill of Materials.

Requirements

8+ years working in a general manufacturing environment formulating products in the areas of biological sciences, life sciences, or an equivalent
Experience working in a GMP manufacturing environment preferred.
Lead Chemist experience preferred.
Must be experienced in using ERP systems- SAP a plus.
Experience leading teams or projects.
Independently leads and coordinates work in a production team and make decision of moderate scope.
Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools- Excel and Word.
Strong working knowledge of laboratory environment, materials and equipment.

Responsibilities

Responsible for bulk formulating diagnostic reagents of high complexity including custom recipes and intermediates in accordance with approved written procedures and policies.
Leads/trains team members on the manufacturing of medium to high complexity products
Participate in the planning, scheduling and organizing product teams to meet production deadlines.
Responsible for completing production documentation and maintaining quality records to GDP/GMP standards.
Monitors manufacturing processes and performs adjustments when necessary to meet required yields.
Performs Variance review and makes necessary notations for process orders for Supervisors and Finance.
Perform data entry and inventory control utilizing the ERP database.
Must be able to perform production data trending
Supports assigned products and serves as a primary technical resource or subject matter expert for various departments/ groups.
Able to lead/perform Root Cause Analysis, Quality Notification and implement Corrective Actions to improve product quality or process efficiency.
Participates in/leads continuous improvement projects by analyzing and interpreting experimental data using Lean Six Sigma.
Assists with generating new procedures and working closely with R&D and product transfer teams.
Participates in the training and development of new products.
Assists in the building/modifying product recipes and Bill of Materials.