Cell Production Manager

Eurofins DiscoverX; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins DiscoverX is looking for a skilled Cell Production Manager in Fremont, California. This full-time position requires a professional to lead cell production and bioassay manufacturing, focusing on operational excellence and team development. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience, including expertise in cell culture and quality management. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k), paid vacation, and a salary range of $120,000 to $130,000 per year plus bonus.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in cell-based production in a laboratory setting.
• Expertise in culturing various cell lines, preferably in bioassay.
• Experience with GLP or GMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of bioassay and cell line manufacturing.
• Drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and capacity.
• Support hiring and career development for staff.

Skills

Cell culture

Quality management

Process improvement

Data analysis

Education

B.Sc., Master’s or Ph.D. in life sciences or related field

Job description

Job Description

Eurofins DiscoverX is seeking a dynamic and experienced Cell Production Manager to lead our Cell Production and Bioassay Manufacturing team. This is a highly visibility leadership role where you’ll drive operational excellence, champion continuous improvement, and ensure delivery of high‑quality, cell‑based products that power our fast‑growing portfolio. In this role, you’ll combine scientific expertise, people leadership, and operational discipline to support new product introductions, optimize cell production workflows, and uphold rigorous quality standards—all within a safe, collaborative, and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain responsibility for the day‑to‑day operation of bioassay and cell line manufacturing group and process improvement to drive quality, efficiency and capacity.
• Assist the VP of Operations by managing the bioassay and cell line production team and their team members in the preparation and implementation of operating plans and strategies consistent with business objectives such as improved TAT, on‑time delivery and achieving pre‑set revenue and EBITA targets.
• Ensure the cell‑based production organization is prepared to execute on volume, product transfer, and product development initiatives, including new product introduction (NPI) and Lean program strategies.
• Plan activities to avoid back orders for all cell‑based assay products, improve product quality, efficiency, throughput, and implementing process changes.
• Troubleshoot and optimize cell growth to maximize viability and recovery of cryopreserved cell productions, especially for assay ready applications.
• Experience in scale up approaches for both adherent and suspension cultures and automated cryopreservation methods are preferred.
• Provide tracking of key performance indices for productivity and quality metrics.
• Support quality program for Eurofins DiscoverX products.
• Manage departmental records, including Standard Operating Procedures, inventory and all other department files, records and documents.
• Ensure implementation of quality management program including published training objectives and records as well as product documentation.
• Work with the company’s QA department to ensure data meet internal QA/QC criteria and are completed on time.
• Ensure that all employees within group are correctly qualified for assigned activities at all times.
• Support activities for hiring and retaining a diverse, highly qualified staff and for providing career coaching, growth and personal development for direct report employees.
• Day‑to‑day management of Fremont Bioassay and cell line manufacturing team, data analysis and supporting QA/QC where required; product inventory levels; cell production needs for screening group; maintenance of new and existing software applications and tools; method development to support cell‑based production.

Qualifications

• B.Sc., Master’s or Ph.D. or equivalent industrial experience in the life sciences, cell biology, biochemistry, chemistry or a related discipline plus at least 5 years of cell‑based cell production in an industrial or academic laboratory setting which includes expertise in culturing various cell lines, preferably in the bioassay arena.
• Experience with GLP or GMP preferable.
• Previous experience supervising diverse laboratory scientific personnel preferable.
• Experience with various aspects of cell production, troubleshooting cell culture issues and challenges, including managing inventory levels, timelines and product quality and documentation.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $120,000 – $130,000 per year base plus bonus. The position is full‑time, Monday‑Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with overtime as needed.

• Excellent full‑time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

Eurofins USA Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.