Genentech’s Cell Banking organization is seeking a highly motivated cell culture Technical Development Research Assistant to support various aspects of R&D and cGMP cell bank production.

Our group

The 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 environment, and providing scientific and technical judgment as part of a team responsible for delivering high quality biopharmaceutical products to patients. Integrity, accountability, and strong dedication to the patients we serve are critical to this role.

Purpose

Your Main 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

Your Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering, Science, or related discipline
• 3+ years of relevant experience in industry or academia
• Experience working in a cGMP environment is preferred
• Experience with cell culture process science/development
• Knowledge of safety principles, quality systems, and cGMP
• Knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment
• 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
• Excellent organization skills

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is 80 ,300.00 - 149,100.00 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 . Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

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