Manufacturing Science & Technology Manager

Job overview

The Manufacturing Science & Technology Manager is an onsite role in Richmond, CA, within commuting distance of the office. The estimated base salary range is $157,400–$216,400 per year, with eligibility for a variable annual bonus. The manager leads technical work at Bio-Rad’s Richmond Chemical Manufacturing plant, which makes life science products supporting customers worldwide. The manager leads a multidisciplinary team and strengthens process capability, equipment reliability, and manufacturing performance. The role addresses current production challenges while guiding process improvements, technology transfers, capital projects, and longer-term site capability planning.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop scientists, engineers, and maintenance professionals
• troubleshoot manufacturing processes and recurring equipment challenges
• improve process capability, yield, cycle time, reliability, lead time, and efficiency
• support process characterization, optimization, scale-up, and technology improvement
• partner on new product introductions and technology transfers
• support validation, qualification, and change control
• lead maintenance and reliability systems
• guide capital projects from evaluation through startup and handoff
• contribute to the site’s manufacturing technology and capacity roadmap.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

manufacturing science & technology

msat manager

chemical manufacturing

process engineering

technology transfer

equipment reliability

capital projects

richmond ca

$157,400–$216,400/year

bio-rad

annual bonus eligible

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical plans
• HSA funds
• fertility offering with stipend
• life and disability coverage
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) plus profit sharing
• employee stock purchase program
• mental health platform
• learning and education benefits
• student debt relief
• pet insurance
• wellness support
• paid time off
• employee resource groups.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline and 8+ years of progressive technical experience in a related manufacturing environment. Master’s degree or PhD preferred. Role reports to the site head and is part of the Site Leadership Team.

About the employer

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.