Laboratory Operations Coordinator, MSAT (HIT)

Genentech's Hillsboro Oregon campus-Hillsboro Innovative Therapies (HIT)-serves as a critical hub for emerging cell&gene therapy manufacturing. Housed within a modern 75-acre facility just outside Portland, HIT is at the forefront of advancing cell and gene therapy medicines through accelerated clinical and commercial manufacturing capabilities, aligning with Genentech's mission to bring transformative therapies to patients.

The Opportunity:

This role is a key part of our innovative Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT) team, dedicated to advancing transformative therapies for patients. The MSAT team drives the development, optimization, and validation of cutting-edge manufacturing processes, working at the intersection of science and engineering. As part of this collaborative and dynamic group, you will partner with experts across Engineering, Process Development, Manufacturing, and Quality to support technology transfer, process optimization, and pioneering solutions in medicine production.

As a Laboratory Operations Coordinator, you will ensure the safety, compliance, and smooth operations of our MSAT laboratory by overseeing and managing the daily operations of all lab activities, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and providing operational support to MSAT project teams.

Key Responsibilities include:

Laboratory Operations & Project Coordination

• Oversee day-to-day MSAT laboratory operations, including scheduling, resource coordination, and support of multiple concurrent projects.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, providing clear communication on laboratory needs, readiness, and project status.

Vendor, Inventory & Resource Management

• Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely procurement of laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables.

• Maintain inventory systems, track usage trends, and support budgeting and forecasting to ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations.

Laboratory Safety & Compliance

• Implement and enforce laboratory safety programs, SOPs, and best practices in alignment with GLP and site safety requirements.

• Ensure compliance with bloodborne pathogen handling, aseptic techniques, and applicable biosafety standards.

• Conduct routine lab inspections and support audits to maintain a clean, organized, and compliant environment.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and compliant laboratory documentation, including equipment logs, safety records, SOPs, and project documentation using electronic lab notebooks (ELN).

• Prepare reports and metrics related to laboratory performance, resource utilization, and operational readiness.

Equipment Management

• Coordinate maintenance, calibration, and repair of laboratory equipment.

• Track equipment usage and capacity to anticipate future needs.

• Support training of laboratory users on proper equipment operation and care.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) teams to ensure ongoing compliance with safety programs.

• Collaborate with Facilities and Engineering to support equipment installations and infrastructure needs.

• Provide laboratory operations support for cross-functional MSAT and site initiatives.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated experience using electronic lab notebooks (ELN) and maintaining compliant laboratory documentation in regulated environments.

• Proven technical skills supporting laboratory operations in a GLP-compliant setting, including execution and documentation of controlled laboratory activities.

• Strong working knowledge of laboratory safety programs, including bloodborne pathogen handling (e.g., Leukopak and other human-derived materials), aseptic techniques, and biosafety best practices.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Oregon is $74,550 - $138,450. 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 in this link.

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

This is an on-site position; no remote options are offered at this time.

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