Master Manufacturing Technician, Inspection

About the role

Roche/Genentech is building a new high-volume, highly efficient Drug Product manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina, with a planned launch in 2028. The role supports the design, qualification, startup and registration of the facility's high-volume automated visual inspection lines, acting as the end-user in partnership with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Technical Development, Regulatory, CMO and Strategy. After go-live, the role moves into routine daily operation of the visual inspection process under cGMP, PQS and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical input and training on complex process and equipment technologies to partners and to new hires, and coach less experienced colleagues.
• Support authoring of standard operating procedures for new equipment and acceptance testing of equipment.
• Master daily operation, setup and troubleshooting of high-speed Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) machines and secondary Visual Robotics units.
• Perform manual visual inspections of filled drug products and classify defects to ensure cGMP compliance.
• Maintain, audit and re-certify operational and qualification defect kits used for machine challenges, routine operation and validation.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies, contribute to investigations, troubleshoot technical issues and address system gaps.
• Manage material staging and movement for inspection lines to keep production flowing and on schedule.
• Complete and review process documentation, support training and departmental metrics reporting, and take part in safety inspections and project meetings.

Required profile

• Minimum of high school and 7+ years of production experience, or an AA degree and 5+ years of technical experience in pharma, supply chain or manufacturing.
• Proficient knowledge and experience of SAP or ERP systems.
• Bachelor's degree in science, manufacturing or engineering preferred.
• Experience with high-volume, low-cost drug product manufacturing or supply chain preferred.
• Full-time onsite presence, initially at the Genentech project office, then at the site once buildings and equipment are ready; travel of up to 30% during the project phase.
• Willingness to work overtime and adapt the schedule to project phases and commercial demand.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods, perform repetitive and visual inspection work, and lift 40 lbs and push/pull more than 75 lbs.

Required skills

• SAP or ERP systems
• Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) machines and Visual Robotics
• cGMP and PQS compliance

What we offer

• Salary range of $61,600 - $114,400 in North Carolina, depending on experience and qualifications.
• A discretionary annual bonus may be available.
• Relocation benefits are available.