Upstream Manufacturing Lead
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationFremont, CA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
DepartmentCell Culture/Manufacturing
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 30, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live3d ago
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Experienced, GMP-qualified, non-managerial floor leader within Cell Culture/Manufacturing
Leads and coordinates day-to-day upstream manufacturing execution while remaining a hands-on contributor in complex GMP operations
Serves as a floor subject matter expert (SME), qualified trainer, and primary point of contact for shift execution, personnel coordination, troubleshooting, and escalation when supervisor is unavailable
Exercises sound technical and operational judgment
Promotes a strong Safety and Quality culture
Drives compliant, on-time execution of manufacturing activities
The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.
Bionova is a rapidly growing, biologics CDMO focused on developing and manufacturing recombinant protein products using mammalian cell culture processes. Our business success is built on bringing together top scientific talent, arming them with the best available tools, and setting them loose in an agile, energized culture focused on solving difficult client problems. Because our success depends on our ability to exceed our clients’ expectations, we look for candidates with an innate desire to serve. Adaptability and an interest in transformative action are also common attributes among our team. Bionova became a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei Medical in May 2022, a division of Tokyo-based Asahi Kasei Group. This acquisition has enabled Bionova to greatly accelerate growth of the business, both in capacity of current service offerings and expansion into new service offerings.
Company:
Bionova Scientific LLC
Job Description:
The Upstream Manufacturing Lead is an experienced, GMP-qualified, non-managerial floor leader within the Cell Culture/Manufacturing group at the Bionova Scientific Fremont site. This role leads and coordinates day-to-day upstream manufacturing execution while remaining a hands-on contributor in complex GMP operations. The Lead serves as a floor subject matter expert (SME), qualified trainer, and primary point of contact for shift execution, personnel coordination, troubleshooting, and escalation when the Manufacturing Supervisor or Associate Director is unavailable. The role exercises sound technical and operational judgment, promotes a strong Safety and Quality culture, and drives compliant, on-time execution of manufacturing activities.
Location: Fremont, CA