Senior Pharmaceutical Material Sampling Specialist

Genentech, Inc.; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Genentech, Inc. is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Material Sampling Specialist in California. You will drive material logistics and cleanroom sampling within a cGMP setting, ensuring product quality and safety.

You will maintain records across SAP, LIMS, and EDMS and support continuous improvement in a safety-first culture. The role requires an associate degree with 2+ years of related experience, cleanroom exposure, and the ability to operate forklifts and lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with 2+ years of operational, analytical, or supply chain experience.
• Experience in biotech/pharma or chemical manufacturing with training in powder/chemical handling and lab practices.
• Cleanroom environment experience.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills with attention to quality and detail.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record and ability to pass security screenings.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom and warehouse environment, lift up to 40 lbs, and support 24/7 shifts.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end material handling and sampling operations, including receiving, quarantine, storage, and distribution, per SOPs and safety guidelines.
• Prepare the cleanroom, manage enclosures and caps, and sample unreleased materials and hazardous components.
• Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks) and keep warehouse areas inspection-ready.
• Maintain meticulous electronic and physical records in SAP, LIMS, and EDMS to track inventory, orders, and quality.
• Conduct inventory management including cycle counts and weight checks; prepare shipments for internal sites and partners.
• Generate reports, track metrics, and assist with quality events and change records.
• Contribute to safety culture by reporting incidents and supporting peers through on-the-job guidance.

Skills

Biotech/pharma experience

Cleanroom experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree

Tools

SAP

LIMS

EDMS

Job description

The Position

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.

In this role as a Senior Pharmaceutical Material Sampling Specialist, you will be an essential driver of material logistics and cleanroom sampling within a compliant cGMP environment. You will champion product quality, operational safety, and continuous inspection readiness that directly safeguards patient health. Joining our dedicated logistics team, you will experience an open, safety-first culture where your continuous improvement ideas are welcomed and valued.

The Opportunity:

• You execute end-to-end material handling and sampling operations—including receiving, quarantine, storage, and distribution—strictly adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.
• You prepare the cleanroom environment, manage essential enclosures and caps, and perform critical sampling of unreleased materials and hazardous components.
• You operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, and maintain equipment and warehouse work areas in a continuous state of inspection readiness.
• You maintain meticulous electronic and physical records across enterprise systems (such as SAP, LIMS, and EDMS) to track inventory, orders, and quality compliance.
• You perform accurate inventory management, including cycle counts, scale/balance weight checks, and preparation of shipments for internal sites and partners.
• You support business processes by generating reports, tracking metrics, and assisting with quality events and change records.
• You actively contribute to our safety culture by reporting incidents or near-misses immediately, driving department standards, and supporting peers through on-the-job guidance.

Who you are:

• You hold an Associate degree (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience) along with 2+ years of operational, analytical, or supply chain experience.
• You bring prior experience working in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing environment with training in powder/chemical handling and laboratory practices.
• You possess experience working in a cleanroom environment.
• You possess strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with an unwavering commitment to quality and detail.
• You hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and are able to pass required security screenings (such as the TSA Security Threat Assessment).
• You are comfortable working in a cleanroom and warehouse environment, including wearing full cleanroom gowning/PPE, lifting up to 40 lbs, handling hazardous materials, and supporting 24/7 operational shifts as needed.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience utilizing validated enterprise databases and software tools (e.g., SAP, LIMS, EDMS, MS Office).
• Working knowledge of APICS or core inventory management principles.
• Ability or credentials to obtain Hazardous Materials endorsements (DOT/IATA) or DEA controlled-substance clearance.

Relocation benefits are available for this posting

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location for this position of California is $64,400 - $119,600.

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.

Link to Roche/Genentech 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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