Production Support Engineering Manager, Invitae
$114.8-143.4k
5+ days a week in office
Expert genetic insights
Job no longer available
Expert genetic insights
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$114.8-143.4k
5+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To bring comprehensive genetic information into mainstream medicine to improve healthcare for billions of people.
Role
Who you are
- Troubleshooting skills, solutions oriented mentality, continuous improvement approach, quality mindset, ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills with an eye for quality and operational excellence in high throughput and regulated production environment
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with internal stakeholders and external collaborators
- Well-versed in industry standard laboratory equipment hardware and software used in high throughput molecular biology laboratories, including but not limited to custom integrated workcells, liquid handling (Hamilton STAR/STARlet/Vantage, Agilent Bravo, Dynamic Devices Lynx), scheduling software (Overlord, GBG), and ancillary equipment (centrifuges, cold storage, etc.)
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, life science or related studies preferred
- Experience in an ISO 13485/15189, GMP, GLP and or CAP/CLIA environment
- 3+ years of leadership experience in a highly sophisticated molecular lab setting
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a diverse population
- Team oriented, creative, eager to take on responsibility
What the job involves
- Carry out and ensure all production line support operations on your scheduled shift are conducted in a timely manner and with the required degree of quality - with a focus on laboratory equipment maintenance and first tier software and hardware support
- Manage team schedules to guarantee sufficient staffing
- Communicate status of production line equipment and other pertinent information to Clinical Production Laboratory team
- Aid in the transfer of new technologies or changes to existing technologies into the production line
- Drive continuous process improvement programs for asset management as measured with production line metrics (up time, down time, utilization, etc.)
- Foster a culture of safety by following and holding all team members accountable to all internal and external safety regulations and procedures at all times
- Hire, coach, and mentor to excellence and grow their hard and soft skills to allow for advancement into new opportunities
- Maintain and communicate key team performance indicators/dashboards for continuous improvement
- Cultivate, inspire, and reward innovation
- Leading a team of 10+ Production Support Engineers
- Ensure Quality Assurance and Quality Control Programs are followed for support activities on your shift
- Aid in troubleshooting and resolution of incident reports and CAPAs
- Ensure your team is trained and competent to conduct the tasks required of them, and follow Standard Operating Procedures always
- Responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing methods, processes, and operations for new and existing equipment. Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are maintained and reviewed for all processes conducted by the team
- Acts as a liaison with engineering in implementation of new equipment, process control procedures and equipment that improve production efficiency and support manufacturing objectives
- Responsible for directing and guiding the work of teams and/or individuals
- Oversee day-to-day production line support operations - from asset and vendor management and routine/non-routine maintenance to first tier hardware and software support
- Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function
- This is a Tuesday-Saturday 3:00-11:30pm shift
Our take
Invitae is a medical genetics company that is focused on bringing comprehensive genetic information into mainstream medicine, to improve healthcare for all people at any stage of their life. Its platform is made for providers and patients, with the ability to customize genetic tests in just a few clicks, and flexible pricing that ensures the service is widely accessible.
Despite being lauded for its low selling prices and high testing volume - which makes clinical-grade genetic testing available to the masses - Invitae has received criticism for the way it has been managed. This resulted in a strategic restructuring of the company in 2022, which deprioritised the company's focus on growth, so it could focus on becoming a more sustainable business. In 2024, it listed itself as bankrupt and through a sale, was purchased by Labcorp.
Despite this tumult, Invitae's new home at Labcorp means the company can still extend its platform. Further development of Invitae will be fueled by a range of investments in the form of convertible debt due in 2028 and share exchanges.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-35% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Oct 2014
$120m
SERIES F
Dec 2013
$40m
SERIES E
Total funding: $195.5m
Company benefits
- Equity Options
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision
- Generous vacation days ("take all the time you need; don't let your team down") and an excellent family leave policy
- Flexible working hours and opportunities to work from home
Company HQ
Design District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Kenneth Knight
(CEO, not founder)Previously worked at Amazon as Vice President, leading Middle Mile operations. Initially served as COO at Invitae, becoming CEO in 2022.
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