Manufacturing Associate Technician

Socket.dev; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Genentech is seeking a Bioprocess Technician to join its cGMP manufacturing team in Oceanside, CA. You will operate and troubleshoot automated production systems, support cell culture growth, purification, and formulation processes, and ensure strict safety and quality standards.

You should have a high school diploma and experience in bio-processing or biopharmaceutical technology, with strong communication and computer literacy.

Qualifications

• Background in bio-processing and biopharmaceutical technology.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Comfort with computer-based systems and automated equipment.
• Experience or familiarity with cleanroom environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot automated production systems and related equipment.
• Perform biomanufacturing activities including cell culture growth, sampling, harvesting, purification, formulation, freeze-thaw, and transfer processes.
• Prepare media and buffers according to production guidelines.
• Maintain cleanrooms, fixed tank systems, and filtration units per cGMP, SOP, and safety standards.
• Accurately review process tickets, equipment readings, and calculations.

Skills

Bio-processing

Biopharma tech

Communication

Computer literacy

Cleanroom

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

As a Bioprocess Technician, you will join our dynamic cGMP manufacturing team, directly impacting patient lives by producing innovative biotherapeutic medicines using state-of-the-art automated systems. Operating across cell culture, purification, or manufacturing services, you play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and inspection preparedness.

The Opportunity:

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot automated production systems, cleaning/sterilization equipment, and benchtop analytical tools.

• Perform core biomanufacturing activities, including cell culture growth, sampling, harvesting, protein purification, formulation, freeze-thaw, and transfer processes.

• Prepare essential media and buffer solutions according to precise production guidelines.

• Maintain cleanroom environments, fixed tank systems, and filtration units in strict compliance with cGMP, SOP, and safety standards.

• Perform detail-oriented documentation by accurately reviewing process tickets, equipment readings, and calculations.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional team members and supervisors to quickly resolve minor equipment and operational deviations.

• Foster a positive, proactive safety culture by immediately reporting incidents, near misses, and environmental concerns.

Who you are:

• You hold a High School Diploma or equivalent qualification.

• You bring background knowledge or experience in bio-processing and biopharmaceutical technology.

• You possess strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to document process information accurately.

• You are comfortable using computer-based systems and operating automated equipment.

• You thrive in a physically active cleanroom environment, which includes standing for 8–10 hours, climbing stairs, lifting up to 30 lbs, and adhering to strict gowning requirements (e.g., scrubs, bunny suits, steel-toe boots).

Preferred:

• A Biotech certificate from an approved program or 1–2 years of hands-on biopharmaceutical manufacturing experience.

• Demonstrated proficiency in at least one key manufacturing functional area (e.g., bioreactor operation, column chromatography, or automated CIP/SIP).

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location for this position of Oceanside, CA is $43,300.00 - $80,300.00 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, level, 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.

This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Benefits

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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