What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Specialist position at Codexis Inc?
Description
Codexis, a biotechnology company based in Redwood City, CA, is looking to hire a Manufacturing Specialist.
Codexis is a leading enzyme engineering company leveraging its proprietary CodeEvolver® technology platform to discover, develop and enhance novel, high-performance enzymes and other classes of proteins. Codexis enzymes solve for real-world challenges associated with small molecule pharmaceuticals manufacturing and nucleic acid synthesis. The Company is currently developing its proprietary ECO Synthesis™ platform to enable the scaled manufacture of RNAi therapeutics through an enzymatic route. Codexis enzymes can drive improvements, such as higher yields, reduced energy usage and waste generation, improve efficiency in manufacturing and greater sensitivity in genomic and diagnostic applications.
To meet the goals we’ve set for ourselves, we look for individuals who are driven, eager to grow and ready to embrace meaningful challenges. We empower employees to be authentic, ambitious, agile and have the courage to take action where they can make a positive impact.
Come join us on this journey to transform the enzyme engineering landscape for the betterment of human health.
About the Opportunity:
The Manufacturing specialist will be part of the Manufacturing Operations group and will be responsible for setting up and operating the new purification production area. This individual will be working closely with the purification technologies team within the larger TechOps organization to internally tech transfer and manufacture enzymes to support the ECO Synthesis platform™ and its commercialization. This position is an on-site role at our Redwood City facility.
If any of the below describes you, we would love to meet you!
- Enjoy spearheading and setting up new operations to manufacture cutting-edge products for patients in need on time and in full.
- Detail oriented and loves solving complex issues in real-time and have experience working in a regulated pharmaceutical/biotech environment.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Serve as the lead downstream specialist for coordinating team responsibilities for setting up and operating the new purification manufacturing area.
- Lead in the creation, review, and revision of SOPs, batch records, and forms in coordination with management, purification development, and quality assurance.
- Serve as the liaison with the purification technologies SMEs to adopt newer processes into the manufacture of ECO enzymes.
- Maintain raw material supply, and ensure production areas are stocked and prepared for manufacturing.
- Lead manufacturing activities related to clarification, chromatography, TFF, and filling.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- BS or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry or relevant scientific field with minimum of 5 years of experience in purification process development and manufacturing operations in a pharmaceutical/biotech environment.
- Expert user of pilot scale AKTA chromatographic instruments (AKTA pilot, AKTA ready or similar).
- Strong working understanding of manufacturing operations under a Quality Management System (GMP, ISO13485 or similar).
- Ability to work independently to troubleshoot processes and adopt new methods.
- Train staff members and colleagues on chromatographic production and operations.
Additional experience that would be valuable for this role includes:
- Experience working under nuclease-free environments and with nuclease-free consumables.
CODEXIS PAY TRANSPARENCY: The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Redwood City is $110,000 to $150,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Codexis is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
What can Codexis offer you?
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Basic Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401k with Company Match up to 4%
- Company Equity
- Generous Paid Time Off including 18 Company Holidays (with a summer and winter shutdown), Vacation, and Wellness Time
- Annual Lifestyle Account for reimbursement of fitness programs, equipment and more
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Commuter/Parking, Dependent Care & Healthcare)
- Student Debt Program (Company Contribution to Loans)
- Mental Health Wellness Program
- Subsidized onsite lunch program
- Onsite Gym Facilities
- Paid Parental Leave
- And More!
About Codexis Inc
Why join Codexis?
At Codexis we offer a very competitive compensation package and beyond excellent benefits! We foster career growth, continued education and upskilling through our mentorship program and learning and development opportunities. You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate about our mission and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Diversity is valued and mutual trust is of paramount importance to the ethos at Codexis. The people, the culture and working with others with a common goal is what makes Codexis a great place to work.
For more information, visit www.codexis.com.
Codexis is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.
Salary : $110,000 - $150,000
