Genentech, a member of the Roche group and founder of the biotechnology industry, is dedicated to pursuing groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. To solve the world's most complex health challenges, we ask bigger questions that challenge our industry and the boundaries of science to transform society. Our transformational discoveries include the first targeted antibody for cancer and the first medicine for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We believe that by championing diversity of background, thought and experience, we can foster a sense of belonging and provide an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and able to contribute their best for the patients we serve. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing and advancing our people to their full potential by rewarding bold ways of thinking and integrating inclusive behaviors into every aspect of our work.

This position is part of Genentech’s Pharma Technical – Hillsboro Individualized Therapies (HIT) team working on various individualized modalities based in Hillsboro, Oregon.

As a member of the HIT Manufacturing team, you will be supporting the start-up of a manufacturing facility capable of high throughput of patient specific treatments. You will help establish processes that will enable the manufacturing organization to operate successfully. This role provides the opportunity to closely partner with the Genentech PT-Development group and HIT Manufacturing Science and Technology teams as you work on start-up activities like establishing procedures, equipment qualification, process engineering and validation runs in support of an investigational clinical product.

In this role you will have the opportunity to perform the cGMP manufacture of exciting clinical products. Working within a classified clean room environment, you will follow proper aseptic technique to execute the batch records and SOPs associated with this product. Proficiently operate and maintain manufacturing equipment according to SOPs. Other duties, such as cleaning and deviation support, will be performed as assigned.

• Must be able to work all shifts (1st, 2nd, or 3rd), required overtime as needed, able to lift 45 pounds, and stand for extended periods of time

Qualifications / Requirements:

• B.S./B.A. degree and 0-3 years of experience or GED plus 3-5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Previous experience with personalized therapies (autologous, cell, gene) is a plus

• Proficiency in the English language - reading, writing, and communication

• In addition, all candidates must pass a vision acuity and color discrimination test

• Must complete periodic physical examinations to identify medical conditions which pose a risk to Grade A operations

• Must be computer literate, including ability to interface with computer systems and PLC-based logic.

• Must be able to travel for initial training period

• Benchwork/lab work experience preferred (PCR, purification, cell culture)

• Automation experience preferred

• Knowledge of FDA requirements and other regulatory agencies related to cleanroom operations preferred

Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

PLEASE NOTE: We recognize that some candidates will consider applying for these roles only if they meet all required and preferred qualifications. Others will apply simply if they believe they generally fit the profile of someone in this role. We are eager to have a diverse pool of candidates; and we are eager to be challenged to find new and better ways of doing the work that we do. If you believe you are qualified to do the work we have described here, and if you are excited about the work, we encourage you to apply even if you are not sure you meet every qualification. Thank you

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