Associate Media Prep Technician

At Roche, we advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

The Opportunity:

As a Media Prep Technician you will support various Pharma Technical Development customers such as Cell Culture Pilot Plant, Small Scale and Large Scale Purification Pilot Plant, Cell Therapy, Research Materials Group (RMG):

• Responsible for executing glass wash and equipment preparation activities. Cleaning, sterilizing, preparing and distributing of glassware and equipment.

• Working with the Supervisor and Lead Technician (as applicable) to prioritize tasks and assignments and making recommendations to maximize efficiency and productivity based on team needs.

• Demonstrate Technical Expertise and strength including mastery of equipment and instruments used.

• Partner with Media Prep Lab Services groups across campus on sharing best practices. Be a resource to the team and assist technician in resolving technical issues.

• Maximize production output including documentation and labor efficiency while meeting required safety and quality levels.

• Ensure that safety is the highest priority by adhering to all safety guidelines and procedures. Effectively respond to safety incidents.

• Helping monitor the team's adherence to Internal Procedures (IPs) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and departmental procedures.

Who you are:

• You possess a High School Diploma or GED with the completion of college-level course work in biological sciences and/or physical sciences OR an AA/AS Degree in a related science major, with at least 1 year of relevant experience.

• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with sterilizing/cleaning equipment is required.

• Passion for continuous process improvement. LEAN or other Operational Excellence training and experience a plus.

Skills, Knowledge and Ability:

• Interpersonal, communication, organizational skills: has proven abilities to work effectively and efficiently in teams.

• Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot equipment.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Successful demonstration of collaboration and teamwork.

• Must be customer service oriented.

• Must be a self-starter with strong focus on quality, attention to detail and delivering results.

• Must be able to work weekends, off shift and overtime as required.

• Must be able to provide technical support and training for new technicians.

• Computer skills: demonstrate ability to operate computers to enter work orders, purchase orders, notifications etc.

• Must be able to lift 40lbs and stand for extended periods of time.

• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based in South San Francisco is $56,400-$80,000 for the Associate Media Prep Technician 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.

This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Benefits

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