Master Manufacturing Technician, Inspection

Genentech; North Carolina; Presencial; USD 62.000 - 114.000; Jornada completa

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Relocation assistance

Relocation benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Genentech in North Carolina is seeking a Master Manufacturing Technician to support the design, qualification, startup, and operation of high-volume automated visual inspection lines at a new facility. You will work with cross-functional teams including Engineering, MSAT, Quality, and Regulatory to help bring the line online.

You will train others, develop SOPs, and ensure cGMP compliance during startup and ongoing operations, with travel up to 30% during project phases and relocation benefits

Formación

• High School diploma or equivalent with 7+ years production experience or AA degree with 5+ years relevant experience.
• Proficient knowledge of SAP or ERP systems.
• Bachelor's degree in science, manufacturing or engineering preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Operate and troubleshoot high-speed Automated Visual Inspection lines and secondary Vision Robotics units.
• Train and mentor junior technicians and support onboarding.
• Support authoring of SOPs and qualification documents for new equipment.
• Manage material staging and workflow to maintain continuous operations and meet production schedules.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, PQS, and safety standards and participate in safety inspections.

Conocimientos

High school diploma

7+ years production experience

AA degree

5+ years technical experience

SAP/ERP knowledge

Educación

AA degree

Bachelor's degree in science/manufacturing/engineering

Descripción del empleo

The Position

Welcome to Holly Springs, North Carolina- home to Roche/Genentech's largest-ever investment: a $2B greenfield start-up where next-generation technology, high-performing teams and Operational Excellence converge to create the global standard for high-volume, highly-efficient Drug Product manufacturing.

The facility's core is defined by Innovation - leveraging advanced automation, robotics, digital tools, real-time data analytics, and simple, streamlined processes to produce the highest quality medicines. This plant meets today's demand for CVRM (Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism) medicines and is scalable to grow with the portfolio, which focuses on next-generation metabolic medicines specifically targeting the global obesity epidemic and Type 2 diabetes. This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a high-level of accountability, with planned launch in 2028.

Are you a problem-solver and change-agent who thrives in a Team environment, eager to tackle the most complex manufacturing challenges? If so, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art facility from the ground-up and shape the culture of our organization for the next generation.

Join us in Holly Springs, where you won't just build a plant- you will build the future of medicine.

The Opportunity:

We're seeking a Master Manufacturing Technician to support the process design, qualification, startup and registration of our high volume automated visual inspection lines at our state of the art facility.

In this exciting role, you will support the User Team and will provide hands-on technical input for the new large volume manufacturing facility in Holly Springs. In partnership with the Engineering and the start-up project (user) team, you will partner and collaborate with our partner organizations (Engineering and MSAT, Quality, Supply Chain, Technical Development, Regulatory, CMO, Strategy) to provide input as the end-user for activities related to design and start-up a new Drug Product Fill and Finish facility. This role specifically is about the design, qualification, start-up and registration of the facility’s high volume automated visual inspection lines.

• You will provide knowledge and training on complex process and equipment technologies to all required partners.

• You will provide training materials and training for people joining the organization. You will act as a coach for colleagues with less experience and help them develop skills/expertise.

• You will support authoring of standard operating procedures for new equipment.

• You will support acceptance testing to ensure that equipment is suitable for end-user execution.

Following go-live of the facility, you will transition into a routine position in the site and will extend into daily operation responsibilities. During the operational phase, you will be responsible for the visual inspection process following cGMP, PQS and Safety standards while maintaining a teamwork attitude to effectively manage production needs and meet the production schedule. The visual inspection process is inclusive of high speed automated visual inspection, manual inspection, inspection kit management, and the processes associated with operating this equipment. The Master Inspection Technician role will be expected to bring technical expertise in one or more GMP systems, a detailed process understanding of the function and good people skills across the organization. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following traits:

• You will master the daily operation, setup, and troubleshooting of high-speed Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) machines and secondary Visual Robotics units in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

• You will perform manual visual inspections of filled drug products, classifying defects to ensure compliance with cGMP standards.

• You will maintain, audit, and re-certify operational and qualification defect kits required for daily machine challenges, routine operation, and validation activities.

• You will identify and resolve discrepancies, contribute to investigations, troubleshoot technical issues, and address system gaps.

• You will manage material staging and movement for inspection lines to maintain continuous operational flow and consistently meet production schedules.

• You will complete and review process-related documentation, communicate effectively with teams, and support training activities and departmental metrics reporting.

• You will participate in safety inspections, scheduling meetings, project discussions, and other assigned tasks to maintain compliance and efficiency.

• You will leverage strong interpersonal skills to train and mentor junior technicians, support onboarding, and drive departmental metrics.

Who You Are:

• You possess a minimum of High School and 7+ related year production experience and/or AA degree and 5+ years technical related experience in the pharma industry, supply chain management or in manufacturing.

• You have proficient knowledge and experience of SAP or ERP system.

Preferred qualifications:

• You possess a Bachelor's Degree in science, manufacturing or engineering.

• You have experience with high volume, low cost, drug product manufacturing and or supply chain.

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Safety Considerations

• This role requires you to be onsite full time, initially at the Genentech project office before transitioning on-site once the site buildings are built and equipment delivered.

• Travel of up to 30% of the time is expected during the project phase to support facility acceptance testing.

• The environment requires gowning, gloves, steel toe boots and safety glasses (as required).

• Ability to work in controlled environments, as required.

• Candidates must be flexible to work overtime and adjust working schedule beyond normal work week. Work schedule may be subject to change based on the phase of the project and/or commercial demand.

• Ability to perform computer work and RF equipment, as required.

• Standing and Sitting is required for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to perform repetitive manufacturing work for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to perform visual inspection for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to lift 40lbs, push/pull >75lbs of force.

Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based in North Carolina is $61,600 - $114,400. 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.

Link to Benefits

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