Technical Development Associate Scientist

Roche • South San Francisco, CA

77d • $68,500 - $107,690

About The Position

Genentech’s Cell Banking group is responsible for generating cell banks in support of both clinical and commercial drug substance manufacturing. In addition, the Cell Banking group is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving the Cell Banking processes in both the R&D and GMP environments, and providing scientific and technical judgment as part of a team responsible for delivering high-quality biopharmaceutical products to patients. In Cell Banking, we are seeking a highly motivated cell culture Associate Scientist to support various aspects of R&D and cGMP cell bank production. Integrity, accountability, and strong dedication to the patients we serve are critical to this role. The level of this role will be dependent on experience.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s/Master’s holder in Engineering, Science, or related discipline.
• Experience with cell culture process science/development.
• Knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety principles, quality systems, and cGMP.
• Relevant work experience in a lab, pilot plant, manufacturing, or manufacturing support setting.
• Highly motivated and proactive with a track record of taking initiative to achieve business results.
• Demonstrated strong problem solving capabilities.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and execute experiments aimed at improving process robustness/productivity or meeting the changing needs of the Cell Banking organization.
• Implement engineering projects of various magnitude in order to increase levels of safety and/or compliance, improve process and equipment robustness, or increase capacity/productivity/efficiency.
• Adhere to all applicable compliance and safety requirements, cGMPs, SOPs, and other manufacturing documents.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing data as necessary to provide support for process discrepancies, equipment troubleshooting, investigations, or development activities.
• Support of regulatory inspections and filings.
• Create, own, and/or review discrepant events, investigations, change records, and risk management documents for Cell Banking, as needed.
• Support GMP operations.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and Company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees