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Master Instrumentation/Calibration Technician Lead, Site Services

Genentech and Careers
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/25/2026
THE POSITION

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a technical leader to join our team as a Technical Lead. This high-impact role is integral to the seamless functioning of both Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and non-GMP operations. As a Technical Lead, you will be a working lead supporting the LES Manager in the daily supervision of our skilled technical workforce. Your collaboration and mutual support across operational areas will ensure high operational standards and a continuous, seamless workflow.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Supervision:

  • Act as a key support in GMP and non-GMP projects, ensuring smooth engineering operations.
  • Attend MFG customer scheduling meetings and co-lead team huddles.
  • Cross-train technicians, ensuring a versatile and knowledgeable team.
  • Perform GMP multi-site and planned event assessments.
  • Conduct TECO spot checks and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Assist with equipment regulated by cGMP/cGXP, minimizing instrumentation downtime.

Project Management:

  • Partner with planners to schedule work and present project and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives to the Leadership Team (LT).
  • Review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), conduct knowledge assessments, and oversee On-the-Job Training (OJT).
  • Update Master Plans (MPs) and manage documentation.
  • Participate in the identification, purchase, and organization of spare parts and create Bills of Materials (BOMs).
  • Act as the instrumentation Subject Matter Expert (SME) on various projects and with key stakeholders.

Technical Expertise and Support:

  • Provide technical and leadership oversight during the design, installation, start-up, and commissioning of process equipment and critical utilities.
  • Mentor and train field instrument technicians to ensure they are equipped with the necessary skills.
  • Write assessments from an instrumentation perspective for Planned Events.
  • Perform diagnostics, calibration, and maintenance of industrial process systems and instruments, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Support systems start-up and validation, assist in task/personnel coordination, and safely operate tools and shop equipment.

Compliance and Documentation:

  • Ensure that all training requirements are met and that all relevant SOPs and operating parameters are adhered to.
  • Maintain equipment and systems in a constant state of inspection readiness according to Federal, State, Local, and Genentech regulations.
  • Conduct investigations, recommend Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPAs), and support internal and external regulatory inspections.
  • Facilitate and/or participate as an SME for Root Cause Analysis for instrument-related Unplanned Events.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities and lead a center of excellence forum for instrumentation technicians across Facilities Operations and Maintenance (FOM).
  • Drive technical capabilities of cross-campus instrumentation teams and ensure training adequacy.
  • Engage in critical conversations regarding new equipment and inform capability roadmaps.

If you are an organized, proactive, and collaborative professional with a passion for technical leadership and excellence in operational standards, this position could be the perfect next step in your career. Join us and contribute to our mission of maintaining high operational standards and achieving excellence in all conditions. Apply now to become a key player in our innovative team and make a significant impact on our operations.

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $93,400 - $173,400 USD Annual. 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 at the link provided below.

Benefits

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.

JOB FACTS
    Job Sub Category

    Manufacturing

    Schedule

    Full time

    Job Type

    Regular

    Posted Date

    Nov 21st 2025

    Job ID

    202511-130330

Salary : $93,400 - $173,400

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