Senior Manufacturing Associate
Manufactures and optimizes protein biomarker assays in a biotech lab, following GMP/ISO standards and troubleshooting production issues independently.
- Compensation
- $85K–$100K / yr
- Location
- Fremont, California
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Category
- Manufacturing
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 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, detailed oriented, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be a strong team player, self-motivated with “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.
Full description
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.
We are seeking a highly disciplined and results-driven candidate to join our Operations team as Senior Manufacturing Associate in a second shift. Senior Manufacturing Associate handles various Manufacturing assignments ranging from routine to complex, requiring sound judgment to solve issues, identify areas for enhancement, and suggest improvements. Capable of working independently by following standard operating procedures (SOPs) with moderate training and may establish methods and approaches for new tasks and offer support or direction to other junior team members. Act as Subject Matter Expert with a strong understanding of standard principles, techniques, and practices in Manufacturing and can leverage their technical expertise to support troubleshooting and continuous process optimization. Capable of prioritizing tasks independently and apply their experience to effectively plan and achieve objectives. Experience working under ISO 13485 and/or current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry is highly preferred.
Work Schedule:
10 am to 6:30 pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
Second Shift 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.