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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:
In this exciting opportunity you will join a team that is expanding and transferring potency analytical methods to our Quality Control Lab. There is the potential to help establish HTO as a center of excellence for the North American network. This role will give you the ability to use your expertise and mentor/train others. In addition to performing and reviewing potency assays, the individual must be able to interpret data, troubleshoot assay failures and equipment issues while adhering to strict guidelines on cGMP documentation. In addition the individual will support planned events/unplanned events/out-of specification investigations and collaborate with external groups to identify improvement opportunities in technology and business processes.
Implementing, modifying, and enforcing Quality Control policies, procedures, specifications and testing methods consistent with cGMP, regulations, appropriate compendium, and Roche/Genentech standards, policies, plans, objectives and procedures.
Routine sampling, performing, and reviewing a variety of assays in the Quality Control organization in support of In-process, drug product, finished product, raw materials and incoming inspection, and environmental monitoring testing in a cGMP environment.
Interprets data, troubleshoots assay failures and equipment issues while adhering to strict guidelines on cGMP documentation.
Supports method validation activities, performance qualifications, method transfers, discrepancy/out-of-specification investigations and collaborates with stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities in technology and business processes.
Ensure maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and systems.
Support during cGMP audits and Health Authority inspections as needed, and follow up on any corrective measures is also required.
Who You Are:
Bachelor’s Degree with 5-7 years experience working in a cGMP or similarly regulated
environment in the pharmaceutical or science industry. 3-5 years experience with a Master’s Degree or 0-2 years experience with PhD/JD.
Work Environment / Physical Demands / Safety Considerations
Work in an office and laboratory environment
● Lift up to 25 lbs may be required.
● Ability to sit, stand, and move within work space for extended periods
● May be required to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods.
● Working location is Onsite.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Oregon is $68,300 to $126,900. 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. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Relocation benefits are provided
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