Job Description

Are you ready to build and scale a reagent manufacturing operation from the ground up?

Do you want to directly impact the success of a U.S.-based genomic sequencing platform?

As the Reagent Manufacturing Manager , you will lead our in-house reagent production team and oversee the setup and scale-up of our reagent manufacturing operations. You will play a key role in driving the output of one of our most critical revenue-generating product lines.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Lead day-to-day reagent manufacturing, kit assembly, and finished goods qualification.
• Train, coach, and manage a team of manufacturing staff.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for reagent production failures.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, GDP, and internal SOPs.
• Coordinate with R&D, Quality, and Logistics to ensure timely product delivery.
• Manage raw material inventory and production schedules to meet sales forecasts.
• Lead implementation of new manufacturing processes, improvements, and scale-up plans.
• Conduct and support quality assurance activities and internal audits.

ABOUT YOU

• You are highly detail-oriented, self-motivated, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• You enjoy mentoring and developing team members while improving production performance.
• You thrive under pressure and are capable of managing multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
• You bring a proactive mindset to continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

• Location: San Jose, CA (on-site)
• Occasional travel to external contract manufacturers or conferences may be required (<10%)

WHAT YOU WILL BRING US

• 5–7 years of hands-on experience in reagent manufacturing within life science, biotechnology, diagnostics, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience operating under GMP or ISO standards.
• Proven leadership experience in managing teams and scaling production.
• Knowledge of NGS workflows and reagents preferred.
• Experience with tech transfer, facility setup, or new product introduction is a plus.

WHAT YOUR EDUCATION LOOKS LIKE

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or a related scientific field.

HOW WE WILL REWARD YOU

The base salary range for this position is $135,000–$170,000 per year .

This position is eligible for an annual bonus plan to thank you for all your hard work.

• Annual gym membership reimbursement to keep you healthy.
• Employee discount program to save you some money.

We offer eligible employees and their dependents (including domestic partners) a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Complete Genomics contributes to the benefits package.

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Commuter Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Education Assistance
• 20 PTO days and 11 holidays per year

Complete Genomics provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, disability, veteran or uniformed service status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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