Manufacturing Specialist

Manufacturing Specialist

Job Details

Posted 29 September, 2026 Job Id: 631331 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Category: Manufacturing Salary: Apply for details Country: United States Employment: Contract Worksite: On-Site

Job Description Target PR Range: 25-35/hr DOE

Responsibilities include:

• Support manufacturing by providing subject-matter expertise for Drug Substance Upstream and Downstream processes as Process Owner (PPO).
• Lead cross-function and complex projects using project management skills.
• Resolve quick issues and lead troubleshooting, including execution of function tests to troubleshoot and optimize process.
• Write protocols and reports in support of validation, function testing, equipment commissioning and qualification, and change management.
• Own Quality Records, such as CCMS, CAPA, and CAPA-EV.
• Apply technical process, scientific, operational, and compliance knowledge with analytical troubleshooting skills to support the implementation of new technologies into the plant.
• Demonstrate strategic problem-solving skills and champion continual improvement.
• Available to work various shifts (day, swing, graves, weekends, holidays, 5x8hrs, 4x10hrs) as instructed by the production schedule to execute function-testing and project tasks with minimal disruption to operations.
• Must be able to work in a clean room environment wearing steel toe shoes, full clean room gowning, hairnet and gloves when performing all work while following GMP documents (SOPs) with strict adherence to safety and compliance.
• Ability to be on-site (flexible worker)

As Process owner:

• Support operational readiness of new technologies, equipment, or processes by applying technical process, scientific, operational, and compliance knowledge with project management skills
• Develop/own drug substance manufacturing processes and procedures. Draft and revise GMP manufacturing documents (SOPs, Forms).
• Draft and develop user requirements for new technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Life Sciences
• 3 years or more experience in Drug substance GMP technical support roles, GMP manufacturing, Engineering, Process Development, or equivalent.
• Technical knowledge of drug substance processing and broad understanding of related disciplinary areas
• Ability to successfully communicate complex technical information with internal and external colleagues of varying organizational levels in both presentation and technical writing forms
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity and identify and deliver on key milestones.
• Ability to advise and influence using experience and data.
• Ability to coach and/or cross train colleagues within core technical area.
• Team player – Ability to support process owner team by reprioritizing or readjusting projects, tasks, or responsibilities.
• Ability to drive results through leadership of cross-functional teams
• Experience leading and managing projects
• Understanding of single-use technologies
• Data analysis and/or data visualization skills
• Excellent writing skills. Presentation experience – presentation to leadership or auditors.
• Proficiency in Smartsheet and excel, Trackwise, visio, pi, SAP, spotfire

Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.