Production Chemist – GMP Formulation & Batch Optimization

Bio-Rad Laboratories; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical plans

Free HSA funds

Fertility offering with stipend

401k with profit sharing

Employee stock purchase program

Mental health platform

Education benefits

Student debt relief program

Pet insurance

Wellness challenges and support

Paid time off

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories in Irvine, California, seeks a Production Chemist to formulate production pools and intermediates in support of Infectious Disease Formulation. You will work with biologicals and chemicals under GMP processes, maintaining documentation and quality records.

The role requires a life sciences degree and up to 3 years in manufacturing formulation, with ERP experience (SAP a plus) and strong Excel/Word skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life science or related field.
• 0–3 years in a general manufacturing environment formulating products in biological/life sciences.
• Ability to follow guidelines and handle hazardous materials safely.
• Ability to work in a product team and make decisions of limited scope, subject to review.
• Able to follow detailed procedures and have good documentation skills; understand GMP and GDP.
• Experience with ERP systems – SAP a plus.
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Basic working knowledge of laboratory environments, materials, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for bulk formulating products of low to medium complexity including intermediates in accordance with approved written procedures and policies.
• Perform data entry and inventory control utilizing the ERP database.
• Responsible for completing production documentation and maintaining quality records to GDP/GMP standards.
• Coordinate, prioritize and plan lab tasks to meet strict deadlines.
• Follows controlled Standard Operating Procedures/documents.
• Monitors manufacturing processes and performs adjustments to meet required yields.

Skills

Data entry

Documentation skills

GMP/GDP knowledge

ERP experience

Excel

Word

Laboratory safety

Team collaboration

Decision making in scope

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Bio-Rad Laboratories in Irvine, California, seeks a Production Chemist to formulate production pools and intermediates in support of Infectious Disease Formulation. You will work with biologicals and chemicals under GMP processes, maintaining documentation and quality records.

The role requires a life sciences degree and up to 3 years in manufacturing formulation, with ERP experience (SAP a plus) and strong Excel/Word skills.