Production Laboratory Supervisor

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At Cepheid, one of Danaher's () 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

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At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you'll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world's most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world.

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The Production Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the effective and efficient management of their assigned area's resources including all personnel, equipment and tools utilized for manufacturing reagents used in finished products.

This position reports to the Manager, Reagent Manufacturing and is part of the Production Team located in Lodi, CA and will be an on-site role. The schedule for this role is Monday- Friday from 3pm- 11 : 30pm.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to :

Manage the Reagent Manufacturing department daily work activities including Team schedule, ensuring training, general guidance of direct reports and across functional groups

Support development of analytical methods. Work in conjunction with other departments to develop, qualify, and transfer analytical methods as applicable.

Ensure maintenance of equipment - qualification, calibration and maintenance.

Draft, review, and approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), sampling plans, specifications, protocols and reports related to product / processes, equipment, method, validation. This includes deviation investigation and reporting.

Identify and implement improvement opportunities for established Quality Systems, processes, procedures, and training to support CAPA, Change Control, Deviation, Risk Management, and Investigation processes.

Lead investigations for failures during testing; perform troubleshooting, process development or improvement activities.

The essential requirements of the job include :

High school degree with 8+ years of experience or bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years of experience

Thorough knowledge of GDP and cGMP regulations.

Consistent track record in method, equipment, and system validation.

Experience in a high pace Laboratory operation working with oligos, dyes, enzymes liquid nitrogen and lyophilization.

Experience providing leadership.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in :

Working knowledge of SAP, LIMS, MES, BRAM systems.

Experience with Spectrophotometry, PCR, Dialysis, TFF, pH, Density, and Conductivity testing.

Experience with regulatory requirements and audit readiness / inspections.

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info () .

At Cepheid we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cepheid can provide.

The annual salary range for this role is $91,500-$125,750. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus / incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note : No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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