Senior Manufacturing Associate

Thousand Oaks, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 34 - 42

Posted on: 10-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Manufacturing

Job Summary

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Senior Associate works as part of the manufacturing team to deliver high quality therapeutics. This role is focused on processing of cell therapy technologies where Aseptic Processing is of the utmost importance. This role contributes to the successful delivery of released product in support of clinical trials and commercial production.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Biotechnologies California were driving the future of medicine with the expertise to produce life-changing cell therapies like T-cell and CAR T immunotherapies. Working with pioneering biotech partners our teams manufacture innovative treatments that improve lives.

Join us at our advanced Thousand Oaks facility where youll make a tangible impact on groundbreaking therapies. We offer a collaborative flexible workplace and a vibrant culture driven by passion and energywhat we call Genki. If youre ready to reimagine the future of healthcare lets create something extraordinary together.

Our campus is in Thousand Oaks California an exceptional place to live with great schools natural beauty outdoor activities and proximity to Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare electronics business innovation and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of giving our world more smiles. Visit: Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs Aseptic operations in a Grade A controlled environment and train staff on aseptic operation

Support production in a controlled environment and train staff as needed

Under minimum supervision executes on production batch records and according to standard operating procedures and protocols Under minimum supervision assist in all areas of cell processing and all related duties as required including (stocking inventory management material movement and reconciliation controlled forms management planner entry form issuance and other tasks

Independently support manufacturing batch record review

Assists in the development of manufacturing electronic batch records

Author drafts and revision of standard operating procedures /work instructions/batch records of existing and new processes and or equipment as needed

Support routine maintenance and cleaning of rooms and equipment

Perform tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies quality systems and GMP requirements

Initiate Work orders as needed

Independently supports initiation and investigation of minor deviations and supports root cause investigations and CAPA records

Support as SME training of staff as applicable

Identifies and implements continuous improvements

Support NPI and Process Transfer activities as needed

Execute visual inspection of final drug product.

Will be managing D space during production (sample handoff material ingress as needed print documents as needed).

Assist the team with maintaining an up-to-date working inventory for the equipment/supplies

Document and review appropriate paperwork daily logs and documentation per Good Documentation Practices to include electronic documentation

Participate in a detailed training program and develop training plan

Perform tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies quality systems and GMP requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science (.) with 2 years of applicable biopharma experience or Associate degree with 4 years of applicable biopharma experience or High school diploma with 7 years of applicable biopharma experience

Preferred Skills:

Understanding of Aseptic Behaviors / Techniques

Experience in biomanufacturing environments

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Problem solving skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Strong communication skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is generally performed in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility. A GMP facility is governed by regulatory agencies in which there are specific requirements for hygiene and acceptable clothing. The following items are restricted when accessing the GMP manufacturing area:

Makeup painted nails or Hair products (spray gel wax)
Perfume and cologne
Jewelry (rings watches bracelets fitness bands necklaces and facial/ear piercings etc.)

Donning of gowns requires ability to physically don gowns while balancing in a cleanroom environment

Personal Protective Equipment is required to perform certain tasks (i.e. latex/nitrile gloves respirators and or masks goggles plant dedicated scrubs/shoes full body gown that covers all exposed skin)

Subject to extended periods of standing to include crouching / kneeling (8 plus hours) while being donned in applicable PPE

Required to handle biohazardous and hazardous material via direction of Standard Operating Procedures

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Medium work that includes moving lifting pushing and or pulling objects up to 50 pounds.

Medium work that includes pushing and or pulling equipment with up to 50 pounds of force assisted by wheels.

Must be willing and able to bend stoop squat crawl twist climb ladders and wear a respirator

Position requires a combination of standing in the manufacturing environment and walking around the facility.

Open to work various shifts as needed

Required to work weekends and holidays

Salary and Benefits:

For California the base salary range for this position is $34.50-42.50 per hour. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g. qualifications education prior experience location etc.).
Medical Dental Vision
Life Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committedto providing equal opportunities in hiring promotion and advancement compensation benefits and training regardless of nationality age gender sexual orientation or gender identity race ethnicity religion political creed ideology national or social origin disability veteran status etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ().

Required Experience:

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Position OverviewThe Manufacturing Senior Associate works as part of the manufacturing team to deliver high quality therapeutics. This role is focused on processing of cell therapy technologies where Aseptic Processing is of the utmost importance. This role contributes to the successful delivery of ...