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Manufacturing Science and Technology Manager

  • 2025-35842
  • Woodinville, Washington, United States
  • Manufacturing/Production
  • Essential(Onsite)
This position will oversee all the technical, engineering, process, and maintenance functions for the Woodinville based, Northwest Plant, that produces Microplate (EIA), Slide IFA/DFA, Multiplex Technology, Reagent Manufacturing. This role is on the Site Leadership Team, reporting to the Plant Manager. In this role, you will be key to safely and efficiently meeting the current and future manufacturing commitments for a growing, key business for Bio-Rad. 
  
This role is responsible for meeting business level goals focused on customer service, quality, and cost targets in order to successfully manufacture products that meet predetermined specifications and quality attributes.  You will work closely with other members of the site Leadership team and with key stakeholders in R&D, Product Management, Portfolio Management, Quality and Sales organizations.  In this role, you, and your team, will provide solutions to various, on-going relevant issues and concerns to support all aspects of manufacturing, New Product Introductions (NPI) and Continuous Improvement (CI) projects and programs.  You will also be responsible for all equipment maintenance within the site providing the proper and timely execution of projects.   As the lead to the Manufacturing Scientists, Engineers and Maintenance you will be critical in the site growth via participation in planning for the future, as well as initiation, management and delivery to project objectives.  
  • Manage technical and engineering processes and budgets, manufacturing maintenance to meet production, QC, NPI and CI objectives. 
  • Ensure resources are available for routine and emergency manufacturing support for equipment and processes and balance this against deliverables for strategic projects and continuous improvement goals. 
  • Own site Capital Expenditure budget and projects, NPI site level requirements, material replacement and shelf-life extension projects and compliance and CI initiatives. 
  • Manage and direct the timely execution of projects, from inception to completion, performing research and developing recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection of new and existing technologies considering project deliverables, timelines, and risks. 
  • Design, implement and sustain key management processes in support of validation, maintenance, and calibration. 
  • Develop and monitor appropriate metrics and reports on team performance, capital project progression, and continuous improvement activities for a variety of audiences. 
How You'll Make An Impact: 
  • Create tactical and long-term strategic manufacturing objectives for the unit to drive favorable trends in business results through implementation of improvements in equipment, processes and products. 
  • Define the team's roadmap, success metrics, and priorities in close collaboration with cross-functional partners to ensure focus on the highest value projects. 
  • Lead own team and advise other teams, gathering and analyzing manufacturing process data to identify key issues and bringing corrective action, to drive toward Company objectives. 
  • Collaborates with other leaders internal to site and in other groups, such as Quality Assurance, Facilities and EHS to align the technical vision given product and operational needs. 
  • Coach and develop team on continuous improvement, creative problem solving and ensure success and progress on long term development plans. 
What You Bring:  
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in a general or applied science such as Engineering, Biochemistry and/or Chemistry is required. MS/PhD Preferred. 
  • Work Experience: 8+ years supervisory/management experience required managing technical ME and Scientist teams in a manufacturing environment.  
  • Project and/or program management experience required and strong analytical and proven problem solving capability along with demonstrated sound business decisions 
  • Advanced Knowledge and experience in: Lean/Six Sigma manufacturing, new product transfer, equipment design, process analysis, equipment maintenance, calibration systems, ERP, validation processes, FDA/ISO regulations. 
  • Excellent leadership, influencing and communication skills and ability to communicate at all organizational levels professionally and effectively. 
  • Experience developing subordinate supervisors and building high performance teams across multi-departmental organizations 

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle. 

 

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more!

 

Compensation: The estimated annual salary for this position is $144,000 to $198,000 at the time of posting.  Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance. 

 

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

 

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

 

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

 

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