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Sr. Quality Control Associate

Genentech
United States, California, Oceanside
1 Antibody Way (Show on map)
Jul 02, 2025
The Position

The Opportunity
Join our mission-driven team as a Sr. QC Associate, where your expertise helps ensure the safety and quality of life-changing therapies. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values scientific excellence, continuous improvement, and a strong culture of safety and integrity. This role offers the opportunity to lead critical testing, guide others, and shape the future of our quality control
operations.

What you'll do:

  • Perform and support microbiological, chemical, and environmental monitoring testing for manufacturing operations, lot release, and validation.

  • Create, review, and approve validation documents; maintain and support the validation program for QC laboratory instruments.

  • Troubleshoot complex assays and equipment issues; evaluate and implement new techniques and technologies. Conduct lab investigations, including root cause analysis, documentation review, and interviews.

  • Train and mentor analysts on lab procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and technical equipment use.

  • Serve as subject matter expert during audits and cross-functional projects, presenting data and technical information.

  • Monitor QC operations and resolve equipment or process issues to maintain compliance and efficiency. Analyze and trend QC data, review reports for conformance to specifications, and compile regulatory documentation.

  • Ensure laboratory readiness for audits and inspections; maintain compliance with cGMP, safety, and quality standards.

  • Identify and implement process improvements to support QC effectiveness and continuous improvement initiatives.

Who you are

  • Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or other relevant discipline

  • 7-8 years of related experience.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

  • Ability to read and follow SOPs, interpret and troubleshoot technical data, and work non-standard hours when needed.

  • Strong organizational, presentation, and technical skills for processing and presenting data professionally.

  • Proficiency in chemical and microbiological testing, aseptic techniques, and electronic lab systems.

  • Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and experience in GMP environments, including interactions with auditors.

  • Experience working in GMP environment and speaking to auditors

Work Environment / Physical Demands

  • Work in office and laboratory environment

  • Lift up to 30lbs

  • May work in the clean room environment that requires gowning and no make up or jewelry

  • Work with some hazardous materials and chemicals

  • Ability to stand 8 to 10 hours a day.

  • May be required to work some evenings and weekends

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $68,300 - $126,900 annual.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

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.

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