Roche

Master Manufacturing Technician, Inspection

Roche$61K — $114K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma with 7+ years of production experience, or an AA degree with 5+ years in a technical role related to pharma or manufacturing.
  • Proficient in SAP or ERP systems.
  • Bachelor's Degree in science, manufacturing, or engineering is preferred.
  • Experience in high volume, low cost drug product manufacturing.
  • Strong technical expertise in GMP systems.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design and qualification of high volume automated visual inspection lines.
  • Provide technical training and develop training materials for new staff.
  • Author and oversee standard operating procedures for new equipment.
  • Conduct acceptance testing to validate equipment for end-user execution.
  • Manage routine operation of visual inspection processes adhering to cGMP standards.
  • Complete process-related documentation and provide timely communication with teams.
  • Leverage interpersonal skills to mentor junior technicians and drive departmental performance.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available for candidates.
  • Opportunity for annual discretionary bonus based on performance.
  • Full-time onsite requirement with travel expected during project phases.
  • Comprehensive health and safety benefits in a regulated environment.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:

We're seeking a Master Manufacturing Technician to support the process design, qualification, startup and registration of our high volume automated visual inspection lines at our state of the art facility.

In this exciting role, you will support the User Team and will provide hands-on technical input for the new large volume manufacturing facility in Holly Springs. In partnership with the Engineering and the start-up project (user) team, you will partner and collaborate with our partner organizations (Engineering and MSAT, Quality, Supply Chain, Technical Development, Regulatory, CMO, Strategy) to provide input as the end-user for activities related to design and start-up a new Drug Product Fill and Finish facility. This role specifically is about the design, qualification, start-up and registration of the facility's high volume automated visual inspection lines.
  • You will provide knowledge and training on complex process and equipment technologies to all required partners.
  • You will provide training materials and training for people joining the organization. You will act as a coach for colleagues with less experience and help them develop skills/expertise.
  • You will support authoring of standard operating procedures for new equipment.
  • You will support acceptance testing to ensure that equipment is suitable for end-user execution.


Following go-live of the facility, you will transition into a routine position in the site and will extend into daily operation responsibilities. During the operational phase, you will be responsible for the visual inspection process following cGMP, PQS and Safety standards while maintaining a teamwork attitude to effectively manage production needs and meet the production schedule. The visual inspection process is inclusive of high speed automated visual inspection, manual inspection, inspection kit management, and the processes associated with operating this equipment. The Master Inspection Technician role will be expected to bring technical expertise in one or more GMP systems, a detailed process understanding of the function and good people skills across the organization. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following traits:
  • You will master the daily operation, setup, and troubleshooting of high-speed Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) machines and secondary Visual Robotics units in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
  • You will perform manual visual inspections of filled drug products, classifying defects to ensure compliance with cGMP standards.
  • You will maintain, audit, and re-certify operational and qualification defect kits required for daily machine challenges, routine operation, and validation activities.
  • You will identify and resolve discrepancies, contribute to investigations, troubleshoot technical issues, and address system gaps.
  • You will manage material staging and movement for inspection lines to maintain continuous operational flow and consistently meet production schedules.
  • You will complete and review process-related documentation, communicate effectively with teams, and support training activities and departmental metrics reporting.
  • You will participate in safety inspections, scheduling meetings, project discussions, and other assigned tasks to maintain compliance and efficiency.
  • You will leverage strong interpersonal skills to train and mentor junior technicians, support onboarding, and drive departmental metrics.


Who You Are:
  • You possess a minimum of High School and 7+ related year production experience and/or AA degree and 5+ years technical related experience in the pharma industry, supply chain management or in manufacturing.
  • You have proficient knowledge and experience of SAP or ERP system


Preferred qualifications:
  • You possess a Bachelor's Degree in science, manufacturing or engineering.
  • You have experience with high volume, low cost, drug product manufacturing and or supply chain.


Work Environment/Physical Demands/Safety Considerations
  • This role requires you to be onsite full time, initially at the Genentech project office before transitioning on-site once the site buildings are built and equipment delivered.
  • Travel of up to 30% of the time is expected during the project phase to support facility acceptance testing.
  • The environment requires gowning, gloves, steel toe boots and safety glasses (as required).
  • Ability to work in controlled environments, as required.
  • Candidates must be flexible to work overtime and adjust working schedule beyond normal work week. Work schedule may be subject to change based on the phase of the project and/or commercial demand.
  • Ability to perform computer work and RF equipment, as required.
  • Standing and Sitting is required for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to perform repetitive manufacturing work for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to perform visual inspection for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to lift 40lbs, push/pull >75lbs of force.


Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based in North Carolina is $61,600 - $114,400. 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.

Link to Benefits

About Roche

Roche Holding AG is a Swiss multinational healthcare company that operates worldwide under two divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. Its holding company, Roche Holding AG, has bearer shares listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company headquarters are located in Basel. Roche is the largest pharmaceutical company in the world, and the leading provider of cancer treatments globally. The company also produces a range of diagnostic tests for medical professionals and patients. Roche was one of the first companies to bring targeted treatments to patients. In 2019, Roche had over 100,000 employees worldwide, and generated revenue of CHF 61.5 billion.
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