Manufacturing Technician

Hillsboro Technical Operations (HTO) is a drug product & finished goods manufacturing organization responsible for the reliable delivery of Roche’s commercial portfolio & pipeline products. The Operations organization at HTO is divided into 2 value streams, which combine to produce millions of units of life-saving medicine every year to patients around the world.

The Opportunity:

Under the direction of the Process Unit Lead or other qualified Operations Specialist, perform a wide variety of tasks and operations that are required to formulate, fill, inspect and package sterile pharmaceutical products in a state-of-the-art, automated production and packaging facility. Troubleshoot, maintain, and assemble all production equipment as required. Assist the Operations Specialist on major equipment overhauls, repairs, and installations as necessary. All operations will be carried out in compliance with cGMPs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), product recipes, and Genentech standards.

In addition to performing the responsibilities/tasks below, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following traits:

• Passion and drive to develop and maintain a LEAN culture dedicated to providing the best results for our internal and external customers.

• Embraces Class A principles and behaviors.

• Continuously in search of ways to maintain the highest levels of productivity.

• Actively participates in a teamwork environment that maintains a high performance culture.

• Responsibilities:

• Adhere to plant safety policies, perform safety audits, and ensure a safe working environment.

• Assist in equipment setup, changeover, testing, repair, maintenance, calibration, and training of other technicians.

• Operate and manage formulation, sterile filling, inspection, packaging equipment, and execute production recipes using SAP and MES systems.

• Perform bulk thaw, dilution, formulation operations, environmental monitoring, manual inspection of vials, and preparation of sterile components.

• Maintain accurate documentation for accountability and traceability, and report on equipment, supplies, repairs, process concerns, and improvements in safety, reliability, yield, and efficiency.

• Perform cleaning and housekeeping duties as required.

Who You Are:

• You have a High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 to 2 years (within the last 7 years) experience in the operation of complex mechanical equipment used in the washing, filling, conveying, sealing, inspection and packaging of products/containers is highly desirable. Target industries include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biomedical, electronic, and chemical, food, cosmetics, and/or other medical industries.

• You are a computer literate, including the ability to interface with computer systems and PLC-based logic. You are comfortable working with Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), navigating through web pages and e-mail.

• Preferred: You are a graduate of a two-year Associates Degree program in Electrical/Mechanical Technology (or equivalent).

Work Environment/Physical Demands/ Safety Considerations:

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

• Must be able to work all shifts (1st, 2nd, or 3rd), required overtime as needed.

• Must pass all job related medical examinations and tests

• Must complete periodic physical examinations to identify medical conditions that pose a risk to Grade C or higher operation

• Perform cleaning and housekeeping duties as required.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based in Oregon is $43,260 to $80,340 for the Manufacturing Technician MT2 level and $52,080 to $96,720 for the Manufacturing Technician MT3 level. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.

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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