Staff Scientist – Senior Manager – Reagent Manufacturing
| Company | Glyphic Biotechnologies |
|---|---|
| Location | Berkeley, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- BS/MS in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field with a strong foundation in analytical chemistry (PhD preferred)
- 6+ years of reagent manufacturing experience with an emphasis on reagents required for protein and/or DNA synthesis & sequencing
- Extensive experience in solution preparation techniques and analytical methodologies
- Experience running reagent quality control testing, stability studies, and comparability programs
- Experience establishing and managing internal reagent manufacturing operations, external supply partnerships, and supply chains in support of new product launches
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and process optimization
- Proven ability to support on-time customer order fulfillment while ensuring product quality requirements
- Strong background in process design, quality statistics, and structured problem-solving methodologies
- Strong documentation skills, including SOPs, batch records, and inventory management systems
Responsibilities
- Perform complex reagent production protocols and comprehensive QC testing
- Track weekly reagent utilization and generate capacity/demand forecasts to ensure stable and reliable supply
- Manage end-to-end inventory system for raw materials and finished reagents
- Perform stability studies to determine shelf life and optimal environmental storage conditions
- Work with external vendors to implement long-term sourcing/supply agreements, evaluate alternative suppliers for critical reagents, and perform vendor qualifications
- Drive process optimization initiatives to reduce costs, increase production efficiency, and improve consistency
- Partner with R&D to define reagent specifications and requirements while ensuring that manufacturability, scalability, and cost are considered as part of all new reagent programs
- Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions
- Develop and maintain SOPs and BOMs for all Glyphic reagents
- Maintain detailed batch records and ensure quality/regulatory compliance
- Partner with QC to define, validate, and monitor material quality
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred experience with DNA synthesis/purification
- Preferred experience with GLP/cGMP and ISO quality standards
- Preferred experience with automated liquid handling instrumentation