Senior Manufacturing Associate

Alamar Biosciences; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Alamar Biosciences seeks a manufacturing specialist to perform antibody processing and lyophilization for downstream production. The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, quality systems, and cross-functional teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead with autonomy, mentor junior staff, support scheduling, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring calibration, maintenance, and compliance with ISO 13485 and GMP standards.

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in Biology or Chemistry with 6+ years in reagents manufacturing.
• Lyophilization experience is highly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with autonomy and deliver results amid changing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with manufacturing software, databases and data analytics tools.
• ISO 13485 and GMP environment experience a plus.
• ERP system experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform processing and conjugation of antibodies and lyophilization of critical components for downstream manufacturing.
• Formulate reagents in accordance with SOPs and Quality System regulations.
• Support production scheduling and assign job duties to team members.
• Lead training, mentoring, and coaching for junior staff.
• Address production issues and report compliance concerns promptly.
• Ensure calibration and preventive maintenance of equipment and instruments.
• Participate in transferring new products/processes from R&D to manufacturing.
• Initiate process improvement projects to boost productivity, quality, cost, or yield.
• Draft, review, or revise manufacturing documents and procedures.
• Assist in safety and quality inspections and enforce safe practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Autonomy

Multitasking

Organization

Leadership

Data analytics tools

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. or B.A. in Biology or Chemistry

Tools

ERP System

Manufacturing software

Databases

Job description

About the Role

At Alamar, we are passionate about enabling our customers to make scientific discoveries that translate into clinical outcomes and benefit patients. Our team is growing quickly as we develop innovative approaches to measure critical protein biomarkers from liquid samples that can enable the earliest possible detection of disease. We believe the next frontier in biology is enabled by measuring proteins at higher sensitivity in highly multiplexed assays at the push of a button, which is something only Alamar can do. As we build our team, we seek collaborative, driven, intellectually curious people committed to solving complex challenges. Our culture rewards accountability and cross functional teamwork because we believe this enables the kind of breakthrough thinking that will accelerate our mission.

Work Schedule

10 am to 6:30 pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Weekend Expectations

• Minimal supervision is provided over the weekend; candidates must demonstrate extensive experience working independently and making sound decisions in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues autonomously, escalating only when necessary.
• Provide guidance to junior staff as needed.
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation are essential to maintain productivity and quality standards during off‑hours.
• Effective communication skills to provide regular updates and document activities for review by weekday supervisors.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, even when working independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform processing and conjugation of antibodies and lyophilization of critical components for downstream manufacturing.
• Formulate standard to complex biochemical and chemical reagents in accordance with manufacturing records, Standard Operating Procedures, and Quality System regulations.
• Assist in other manufacturing activities deemed high priority such as filling and packaging, label printing, and special builds, etc.
• Perform batch records review and sign off to ensure completeness and compliance to Quality System standards.
• Support production scheduling and assignment of job duties to team members.
• Provide training, mentoring, and coaching to team members with similar or less experience.
• Address and investigate production issues and report any compliance related concerns to supervisor and/or management as soon as possible.
• Ensure equipment and instruments are current with calibration and preventive maintenance, and general maintenance.
• Participate in verification and validation to transfer new products/processes from R&D into Manufacturing, including executing on protocols, gathering data and/or report generation.
• Initiate process improvement projects to improve productivity, quality, cost, or yield.
• Draft, review, or revise manufacturing documents and procedures.
• Perform change management as required to support product and process change and document change.
• Participation in the selection and training of new employees.
• Act as Lead when Specialist/Supervisor is unavailable.
• Participate in internal and external safety and quality inspections.
• Enforce a safe working environment and compliance with all safety laboratory practices.

Required Qualifications

• A B.S. or B.A. degree in Biology, Chemistry or equivalent with 6+ years of relevant experience in reagents manufacturing. Experience in lyophilization highly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work and deliver expected results with a high degree of autonomy.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and highly adaptive to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, detail‑oriented, and problem‑solving skills.
• Must be a strong team player, self‑motivated with a “can do” attitude, and willing to learn new techniques and concepts in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective leadership and collaboration skills and the ability to work cross‑functionally across categories and internal stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and experience using manufacturing software, databases and data analytics tools.
• Experience in ISO 13485 and GMP environment a plus.
• Previous experience with ERP System preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Position requires working in a standing position for long periods of time on a daily basis.

The base salary range for this full‑time position is $85,000 - $100,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by work location, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The ranges displayed on each job posting reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries but are subject to change if the leveling of the role is adjusted. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As set forth in Alamar Biosciences’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. We participate in E‑Verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States.