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Under general supervision, enforces city/state ordinances governing citizen ownership of animals within the City; enforces regulations regarding stray, nuisance and dangerous animals; investigates reports of animal cruelty, abandonment and patrols assigned areas; collects and transports animals to the Shelter. This position receives direction from higher level police supervisory/management staff.
Position Snapshot: The Animal Services Officer (ASO) is another "face of the Fontana Police Department." This is a uniformed position that works a 10-hour shift, both in the field and in the office. While driving an assigned work vehicle, the incumbent will communicate via the in-car computer or radio during their shift to respond to and complete calls for service. ASOs assist citizens and officers after being trained in methods for interacting with an array of animals. ASOs are entrusted to work independently, within a team environment, and to communicate with the public in a productive manner. Writing detailed reports, testifying in court, and being on-call are all requirements of the position. This all makes for a fulfilling and exciting work experience that won't leave you bored or short of challenges.

Essential Functions

The incumbent must have the ability to:

• Patrol assigned areas of the City in City vehicle; capture wild, stray, and unlicensed animals for impounding; remove and transport dead and injured animals; under emergency conditions, destroy dangerous or grossly injured animals in the field using euthanasia procedures or arrange for proper destruction.
• Investigate complaints from the public and other agencies regarding animals that are stray, uncontrolled, abused, dangerous, wild or diseased; investigate animal bites, arrange for proper identification and quarantining; approve and monitor home quarantine of biting animals in accordance with regulations.
• Explain laws and regulations to the public relating to the care and control of animals, filing of complaints, and the operations and authorities of the animal shelter.
• Issue citations and warning notices for violations of applicable regulations; investigates problems through interviews and evidence collection; testifies in court regarding citations and monitors disposition of complaints.
• Assist other agencies and City departments in animal control and handling, including searches, evictions and other emergencies.
• Operate firearms, humane traps, mobile radios and related animal control tools, equipment and devices.
• Identify symptoms of common animal diseases and recommend medical care, isolation or destruction.
• Advise, counsel and instruct others in animal behavior and handling; may make educational presentations.
• Assist other Animal Control staff and City staff; instruct in field practices and animal care and handling procedures as needed.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Prepare and submits investigative reports and daily activity reports; collect evidence on animal related cases; complete daily activity logs; and refer cases for prosecution given continued problems.
• Handle, capture and control animals humanely and effectively under stressful or emergency conditions.
• Safely operate assigned vehicles.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the general public.
• Effectively operate computer hardware and related software.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. The employee must have knowledge of:

• Proper animal-handling methods, techniques and equipment including methods for the capture of sick, injured or vicious animals.
• Basic species and breed identification for a variety of domestic and wild animals.
• Symptoms and behaviors associated with rabies and other common animal diseases.
• Approved euthanasia methods and procedures, including the use of controlled substances.
• State and City laws and regulations pertaining to the proper care and control of animals.
• Safe wok methods and safety regulations pertaining to animal control field operations.
• Record keeping methods and radio dispatch procedures.
• Appropriate procedures for the issuing of citations and testifying in court.

Successful candidates will be required to pass a drug screening, fingerprint screening, physical examination and a background investigation.

If you were referred to this position by a current Fontana Police Department employee, please use the link below to download the Applicant Referral Form. This form must be completed and submitted to the Human Resources Department at the time that your application is submitted. Submit completed forms to or to the Human Resources Office. Forms received after the position closes will not be accepted.
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The City of Fontana has a flexible benefits plan. This plan allows for employees to select benefits based upon their individual needs. Full-time and Classified Part-time employees are eligible for benefits.

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Open date: February 13, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Mar 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Mar 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

The School of Information at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for up to three new full-time Bellwether Postdoctoral Scholars to start as soon as July 2026. The exact start date is negotiable. These positions are available for two years, and are non-renewable. J-1 visa sponsorship is available for this position.

These postdoctoral positions are for academics in the early stages of their career who demonstrate exceptional potential as a scholar and researcher. Applicants should either have completed a doctoral degree, or be able to convincingly demonstrate that they will complete the degree before they intend to start this postdoctoral position (e.g. by documenting a scheduled viva/final defense).

We are seeking applicants with active research plans in any of the following areas:

BPS 1) We seek applicants pursuing a research agenda at the intersection of computer science and applied economics, with interdisciplinary training and interests in both topics. The successful applicant will work on projects that address pressing policy issues, using a mix of quantitative and computational methods (e.g., econometrics, data science, AI/ML). Examples of active projects include, but are not limited to, developing theory and methods for robust and equitable decision making in social settings; the use of machine learning and digital data to guide resource allocation and related policies in low-income countries; and creating and validating new techniques for monitoring living standards and well-being in high-stakes policy environments. This position will be supervised by Joshua Blumenstock.

BPS 2) We seek applicants with interdisciplinary training and interests pursuing a research agenda at the intersection of information science, computational social science, and public-interest research. The successful applicant will work on projects that examine how sociotechnical information systems shape high-stakes decision-making across digital and institutional contexts to address pressing issues in information access, trustworthiness, and credibility, using a mix of computational, quantitative, and qualitative methods (e.g., natural language processing, digital trace data, surveys, and interviews). Examples of active projects include, but are not limited to, studying online communities as informal information infrastructures; analyzing how search engines and digital platforms structure the visibility and credibility of information; developing methods to monitor and contextualize misinformation and uncertainty in sensitive or politicized domains; and advancing conceptual frameworks for understanding information ecosystems as structural determinants of equity, autonomy, and well-being, including but not limited to health-related contexts. This position will be supervised by Coye Cheshire.

BPS 3) We seek applicants with active research plans in climate and sustainability informatics, leveraging information and/or information tools to empower individuals, communities, and organizations in tackling the challenges of climate change and biodiversity conservation. We welcome applicants with strong backgrounds in one or more of the following areas: remote sensing, ML, NLP, HCI, participatory design, design research, biosensory computing. The successful applicant will become a core member of the IceBerk Lab ( ), and be supervised by John Chuang, with possible co-supervision by another IceBerk faculty member where appropriate.

BPS 4) The Cultural Analytics group seeks postdoc applicants to conduct data-driven research across archival heritage and born-digital media. Current projects include, but are not limited to: (i) the study of narrative, belief and resonance, where the goal is to understand how narrative is mutually constitutive of beliefs, and how narrative resonates in and across communities of belief; (ii) extracting narrative elements from literary works, with a strong focus on complex corpora such as the Icelandic sagas to understand composition and social modeling in late medieval fiction; (iii) further developing the approach of archetyptonics along with the SOCKS project at University of Vermont's Complex Systems Center; and (iv) refining a search engine for popular dance, where the search term is the dancer's sequence of poses, here focusing on Kpop dance. Ideal candidates bridge Computational Humanities/Social Science Computing (ML, Networks, and/or Computer Vision) with a qualitative theoretical background. You will be supervised by Tim Tangherlini (with potential I-School co-supervision), and be associated with the Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS) and the AI Futures Lab. We welcome applicants with active research plans ready to contribute to a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment.

BPS 5) The goal of this postdoctoral position is to contribute to the development of an empirically-backed theoretical understanding of how people understand and make sense of the combination of graphic and textual information. We seek a scholar with expertise in some combination of information visualization, the psychology of reading and/or diagram interpretation, and cognitive science or neuroscience more generally to investigate human conception at the intersection of language and information visualization. Expertise in conducting and analyzing eye gaze is a requirement of the position. Expertise or interest in multimodal information, both cognitively and in large vision and language models is a plus. The mentor for this position is Professor Marti Hearst.

BPS 6) Seeking postdoc applicants with a passion for and commitment to equity-driven co-design with local marginalized Indigenous communities. A successful applicant will work on projects that weave together Indigenous knowledge, experiences, and values that address public-facing outcomes, such as informal science education programs and exhibits at local museums and cultural centers. The applicant will help develop theory and methods for world-building equity that integrate marginalized communities' cultural and social struggles. We are seeking applicants with the following attributes: strong background in co-design with marginalized communities, design research, qualitative methods, and experience building mixed reality systems. Knowledge of Indigenous research methods is a plus. This position will be supervised by Kimiko Ryokai.

The Bellwether Postdoctoral Scholar program is designed to allow exceptionally promising young researchers the time to develop their own research while collaborating with leading established faculty. It is designed to accelerate careers, and to maximize the ability of Bellwether Postdoctoral Scholars to build independent research trajectories. To accomplish this, a portion (30-40%) of each post-doc's time will be reserved for their own independent research and publication efforts, including publishing results from their dissertation.

Additionally, all Bellwether Postdoctoral Scholars will work with a mentor or mentors on research projects in the areas listed above (60-70%), all of which are either already active or will be at the time of the start of the post-doc. All have significant publication opportunities planned.

These postdoctoral positions are research-focused and do not include teaching. However, all post-docs will be given opportunities for guest lecturing and will be expected to give public talks about their research. Post-docs will also contribute to planning and hosting public talks for others, and will be expected to be active participants in I School academic events such as research talks.

Each postdoctoral scholar will have access to up to $5,000 annually for research expenses and travel to professional conferences and research opportunities. A laptop computer will also be provided for the duration of the post-doc.

For all of the above positions, we only seek candidates with excellent research and leadership abilities and a commitment to contributing to the UC Berkeley I School and the field of information more broadly while accelerating their career.

The Berkeley School of Information (I School) is a global bellwether in a world awash in information and data, boldly leading the way with education and fundamental research that translates into new knowledge, practices, policies, and solutions. I School scholars and practitioners thrive in the intersections where people, organizations, and societies interact with information, technology, and data. Faculty comprise a mix of disciplines, including information, computer science, economics, political science, law, sociology, design, media studies, and more.

The I School offers three professional master's degrees and an academic doctoral degree. The MIMS program trains students for careers as information professionals and emphasizes small classes and project-based learning. The MIDS program trains data scientists to manage and analyze the coming onslaught of big data, in a unique high-touch online degree. The MICS program prepares cybersecurity leaders with the technical skills and contextual knowledge necessary to develop solutions for complex cybersecurity challenges. The Ph.D. program equips scholars to develop solutions and shape policies that influence how people seek, use, and share information. Our cohorts and classes are small enough to support intense student engagement; and we encourage collaboration among the students, faculty, and staff in the I School community. Our alumni have careers in diverse fields, such as data science, user experience design and research, product management, engineering, information policy, cybersecurity, and more.

UC Berkeley has an excellent benefits package as well as a number of policies and programs to support employees as they balance work and family, if applicable.

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General Description:

Supervises staff and executes QC Biochemistry laboratory activities to support GMP manufacturing, testing and release of material, intermediates and finished products under FDA/EU regulations, applicable International Regulations, processes and procedures. Establishes and implements QC Biochemistry procedures and supports regulatory compliance inspections. Ensures efficient and effective day to day operations of the Biochemistry laboratory.

Essential Functions of the job:

• Lead the QC Biochemistry GMP laboratory through late phase activities.
• Oversee QC Biochemistry laboratory related quality systems to ensure conformance with regulations and quality standards.
• Supervise a highly efficient QC Biochemistry team. Identify and develop key talents.
• Manage QC Biochemistry laboratory routine operations, including but not limited to validation, SOP revisions, specification updates, testing records, personnel training and, scheduling, etc.
• Execute laboratory bench work for analytical methods such as Potency assays, Binding ELISA, Cell Culture, Residual Host Cell Protein(HCP), Residual DNA as required.
• Ensure Biochemistry laboratory compliance with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards.
• Ensure timely completion of testing (e.g., in-process, DS release, DP release, and stability testing) to ensure timely generation and reporting of test results In support of manufacturing operations.
• Ensure appropriate investigation of OOS events, discrepancies, lab errors, and equipment failures.
• Implementation of effective corrective actions and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Participate in internal and external GMP audits where possible.
• Manage QC Biochemistry method transfers and method validation activities, including transfer/validation strategy and approval of protocols and reports.
• Ensure that the QC Biochemistry laboratory meets or improves on budget, cost, volume, and efficiency targets (KPIs) in line with business objectives.
• Manage, motivate, coach and mentor direct reports.
• Undertake any other duties as required.

Core Competencies, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements:

• Scientific degree (ideally in Biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology or related).
• Minimum of 5-7 years working experience and 2 years managing laboratory analysts in an FDA-regulated biotechnology, pharmaceutical company with progressive levels of responsibility are required.
• Working knowledge and experience with Biochemistry analytical methods such as Potency assays, Binding ELISA, Cell Culture, Residual Host Cell Protein(HCP), Residual DNA as well as instruments such Incubators, Biosafety Cabinets, Plate Washers, and Microplate Readers, etc.
• Knowledgeable with USP/EP and cGMP/EU GMP regulations.
• Direct experience in a GMP quality control lab is a must.
• Familiar with instrument and equipment validation.
• Expert knowledge of quality control principles, practices, and standards for the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Impressive, demonstrable track record and skills/experience gained within a similar position(s), at a similar level.
• Credible and confident communicator (written and verbal) at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Hands-on approach, with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Ability to prioritize, demonstrating good time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately in a busy and demanding environment.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work proactively using own initiative.
• Committed to learning and development.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise a highly efficient QC Biochemistry team. Identify and develop key talents.
• Manage QC Biochemistry laboratory routine operations, including but not limited to validation, SOP revisions, specification updates, testing records, personnel training and scheduling, etc.
• Manage QC Biochemistry method transfers and method validation activities, including transfer/validation strategy and approval of protocols and reports.
• Ensure that the QC Biochemistry laboratory meets or improves on budget, cost, volume, and efficiency targets (KPIs) in line with business objectives.
• Manage, motivate, coach and mentor direct reports.

The role:

The Quality Control Scientist is responsible for execution and oversight of analytical, microbiological, and environmental testing to ensure the safety and quality of cell therapy products and manufacturing operations. The role includes performing GMP testing to support development, donor screening, in-process control, product release, stability, raw material release, and environmental monitoring in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The QC Scientist serves as a technical resource for analytical methods such as flow cytometry and other cell-based assays, supports assay and equipment qualification, and ensures data integrity and regulatory compliance. Additional responsibilities include authoring or revising procedures, leading continuous improvement initiatives, supporting investigations, contributing to assay development efforts, and train staff as needed.

In the role you will:

• Perform analytical, microbiological, and environmental testing in support of development, donor-screening, in-process control, product release, stability, and raw-material release in accordance with SOPs and GMP requirements.
• Serve as a technical lead for flow-cytometry–based analytical assays, including instrument setup, compensation, gating strategy, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Perform and review cell count assays and evaluate data.
• Support method qualification, validation, and transfer for flow cytometry, cell counting, and other analytical assays; ensure accurate, reproducible data generation.
• Conduct environmental and personnel monitoring of controlled areas, including viable air, non-viable particulates, surface, and gowning monitoring.
• Oversee environmental data entry, review, and trend analysis; evaluate results against alert and action levels and support investigations for excursions or adverse trends.
• Execute and review microbiological assays such as sterility, endotoxin (LAL), bioburden, gram staining, growth-promotion, and conductivity/TOC testing.
• Participate in aseptic process simulation (media-fill) runs; provide on-floor QC support during execution and perform subsequent media incubation, inspection, and documentation.
• Sample, test, and document raw-material results and manage disposition.
• Establish and manage relationships with qualified contract laboratories; oversee external testing activities, ensure timely data delivery, review results, and verify accuracy for inclusion in release documentation.
• Compile, verify, and review analytical and microbiological data to support generation of Certificates of Analysis (CoA) for raw materials, intermediates, and drug-product release.
• Oversight of stability testing for intermediates and product to support shelf-life claims and IND submission.
• Author and revise SOPs, test methods, and data records; contribute to laboratory continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Author and revise technical reports and support IND submissions.
• Support and provide technical input to deviation, OOS, and CAPA investigations, ensuring scientific rationale and data integrity.
• Participate in equipment calibration, qualification, and maintenance programs, and assist in implementation of new or revised analytical methods.
• Train staff in flow cytometry, microbiological methods, and GMP documentation practices.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, data-integrity, and safety requirements, ensuring laboratory readiness for internal and regulatory inspections.
• Provide input to QC metrics and data-trending reports for management review.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate manufacturing and testing demands, including periodic weekend, holiday, or extended-hour work and off-shift coverage as needed.

Qualifications: About you

• Minimum 4-6 years relevant QC experience in a GMP and cleanroom environment, supporting biologics or cell therapy products.
• Demonstrated proficiency in analytical and microbiological testing, including flow cytometry, cell counting, endotoxin, sterility, and environmental monitoring.
• Proven experience supporting method qualification, validation, and transfer activities.
• Strong understanding of data review, good documentation practices, and data integrity.
• Experience conducting and authoring investigations, CAPA development, and laboratory deviation documentation.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Manufacturing, QA, and Analytical Development teams to support GMP operations.
• Requires Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expertise in flow cytometry, including instrument setup, compensation, gating, and data analysis.
• Experience leading method qualification, transfer, and troubleshooting for analytical and microbiological assays.
• Advanced understanding of aseptic technique and contamination control in GMP cleanroom operations.
• Experience performing or reviewing microbiological assays, including endotoxin (LAL), sterility, bioburden, gram staining and growth-promotion testing.
• Familiarity with environmental and personnel monitoring, including data trending and evaluation against alert/action levels.
• Experience performing or reviewing in-process and release testing for cell-based products.
• Strong knowledge of raw material testing programs, including identity, endotoxin, and bioburden verification.
• Experience coordinating and reviewing external testing with qualified contract laboratories.
• Proficiency in data review, trending, and reporting using paper or electronic based systems.
• Strong understanding and ability for authoring f GMP documentation, investigations, and change controls.
• Ability to train and qualify analysts in technical procedures and GMP compliance.
• Proactive, self-motivated team player who is comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing setting, working independently with minimal supervision and adapting to changing schedules.

The targeted salary range for this position is $95,000 - $129,600 per year. MiNK is making a good faith effort to be transparent and accurate around our hiring ranges. The salary offered is commensurate with MiNK's compensation philosophy and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, critical needs of the role, and internal equity.

Company Overview

Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, MicroSurgical Technology's passion is creating exceptional surgical devices and instruments used to restore or improve sight for patients all over the world. MST is part of UK based Halma PLC, a global company whose healthcare division helps provide technologies and solutions that enhance the quality of patients’ lives.

Our products are surgeon-designed and meticulously crafted to instill confidence and assurance in Cataract and Glaucoma procedures and include a wide range of surgical instruments such as forceps, scissors, hooks, spatulas, and knives, all designed for the delicate and intricate procedures required in microsurgery.

Together, we create a place where we are successful, motivated by our mission and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work!

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design new and revise existing tools and fixtures for assembly, test, and inspection
• Create test protocols for qualifying new products and assemblies
• Develop and document IQ, OQ, PQ and maintenance protocols for new equipment and fixtures
• Develop and implement automation/semi-automation equipment and fixtures
• Participate in Material Review Board, evaluate and disposition discrepant material, conduct failure root cause analysis, develop rework and repair methods, identify and document corrective and preventative action
• Create engineering design and process change orders with required documentation, technical justification/change effects analysis, and impact to operations
• Create, document, and conduct training and certifications for fixture/equipment operation, and critical methods
• Revise existing product designs for improvement or new line extensions
• Develop test equipment and methods for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic devices and systems
• Develop and maintain production assembly, test, and inspection procedures through product life cycle
• Develop verification and validation protocols for equipment and processes, including validation of cleaning, packaging, and sterilization
• Develop automated data collection and reporting methods
• Lead production process quality improvement
• Determine training and certification requirements for assemblers and technicians for production processes and equipment
• Provide product failure analysis support for customer complaints and returns
• Workflow design, yield improvement, waste reduction, time and motion efficiency studies
• Create and maintain Product and Process FMECA through product life

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, or equivalent) with 5-7 years of experience in medical device manufacturing or related manufacturing environment
• Direct experience in medical device or highly regulated environment
• Certified SolidWorks Associate or 3+ years of equivalent experience
• Microsoft Office applications, Excel power user
• Proficiency with inspection tools and methods
• Solid understanding of design change requirements and processes in FDA regulated manufacturing environment
• Ability to perform Gage R & R Analysis for equipment qualifications
• Ability to use Design of Experiments methods to support process improvement

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience with metal machining and fabrication and finishing methods and equipment
• Swiss watch or jewelry manufacturing industry with insights into small tools, equipment, techniques
• Experience with color anodizing, electropolishing, chemical etching, laser etching
• Clean room, aqueous cleaning, and sterilization qualification and monitoring
• Lean manufacturing process implementation or support
• Mechanical specification using GD&T
• Quality analysis using MiniTab

Salary range for this position is $120k-$145k per year which is the general base range for a successful candidate in the State of Washington. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors such as skills, qualifications and experience.

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401K retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; parental leave; employee assistance program and other company benefits.

MicroSurgical Technology Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, sex, age, race and color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, veteran status, or any other category that is protected by applicable law.

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

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The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will lead modernization of legacy manufacturing processes and production documentation. The role focuses on implementing manufacturing controls derived from ISO 14971 risk management outputs and product specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent may be asked to perform other function-related activities in addition to the below-mentioned responsibilities as reasonably required by business needs.

• Develop, update, and revise manufacturing work instructions, assembly procedures, drawings, and equipment documentation, including remediation-driven changes.
• Review DHFs and Risk Management Reports to identify CTQs requiring manufacturing controls.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, including process inputs, potential failure modes, and operational risks.
• Develop and implement Control Plans derived from PFMEAs, including monitoring methods and reaction plans.
• Support definition, development, and validation of manufacturing processes, assembly methods, and test methods.
• Create and execute Test Method Validation and Computer System Validation activities; improve validated inspection methods.
• Support execution of Process Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) for manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Evaluate automated production equipment used in high?volume bottling, filling, capping, and chemical mixing processes.
• Collaborate with Quality and Validation Engineering to ensure processes maintain a validated state during routine production.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input to ensure final manufacturability of the product.
• Lead root cause analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing remediation issues.
• Excellence through Integrity, Compliance, Safety and Environment
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including safety regulations, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Quality Management System regulation (QMSR), ISO standards, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the company's core values, including integrity, respect, collaboration, and innovation.
• Actively contributes to a positive and inclusive work environment, supporting colleagues and promoting a culture of mutual respect and teamwork.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives, striving for operational excellence and efficiency.
• Participate in regular training and complete all training on time.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Biomedical, or Electrical Engineering.

Experience

• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Process Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and Test Method Validation (TMV).

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of risk management and process validation, including TMV.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing methods / processes, procedures and cost-reduction techniques (i.e. DFM, Lean, VAVE, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Ability to troubleshoot complex Electromechanical, Pneumatic and Software systems.
• Excellent working knowledge of medical device regulations 21 CFR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IVDR, and other applicable standards.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation abilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of the company, internal and external stakeholders, and oversight agencies.
• Knowledge of IPC standards (electrical) and ANSI, GDT (mechanical).
• Ability to use problem-solving tools (SPC, TQM, etc.) to optimize processes.
• Ability to analyze a situation or data; evaluate relevant identifiable factors and translate this information into a meaningful proposal or action plan.
• Ability to develop and carry out corrective action plan interfacing with multiple groups when required.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and approaches in the form of proposals, plans and presentations.
• Ability to handle and manage multiple, complex projects and efficiently direct and coordinate the work of others.

Pay Range: $65-80/hr

The Senior Scientist will play a key role in the development, optimization, transfer, qualification, monitoring, and execution of molecular analytical methods supporting gene therapy process development and/or Manufacturing. If you are looking to be part of a highly technical environment with opportunities for growth and new challenges, this role may be the perfect fit for you!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute molecular method development, optimization, transfer, qualification, monitoring, and lifecycle management to support gene therapy process development/manufacturing and transfer to GMP testing.
• Design, perform, and interpret complex experiments with minimal supervision to evaluate vector genomes and related molecular attributes using nucleic acid–based technologies (qPCR, dPCR, ddPCR).
• Provide robust in-process analytics and product characterization support for analytical assays that support Process Development and/or Manufacturing, including support of investigations and technical troubleshooting.
• Present data and project updates at cross-functional meetings and contribute to scientific discussions and decision-making.
• Support analytical method qualification activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and data review processes to ensure scientific rigor and regulatory alignment.
• Work with molecular assays as a primary responsibility and, as needed, support analytical testing across additional assay platforms

Education/ Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Immunology, or related discipline with 6–10 years of relevant industry experience, or a PhD with 3–5 years of industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in development, optimization, transfer, and execution of molecular analytical methods, particularly PCR-based assays (qPCR, dPCR/ddPCR) for nucleic acid quantification and characterization.
• Experience supporting gene therapy programs, including molecular assays for vector genome titer, residual DNA analysis, and other nucleic acid–based characterization methods.
• Strong expertise in assay troubleshooting, experimental design, and data analysis to support process development, method qualification, and product characterization

Ray Therapeutics mission is to restore vision to people with retinal degenerations. RayTx is using a novel bioengineered optogenetic protein optimized for human vision delivered by AAV to restore visual function in a mutation agnostic approach and without the need for light enhancing eyewear. The company is developing its lead candidate RTx-015 in retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative retinal disease with significant unmet medical need as well as a pipeline to treat both rare and large market indications.

We are currently seeking an exceptional team member to join our team as a CMC Technical Development Specialist. This role will report to the Senior Director, CMC Analytics, and will have an active role supporting the general CMC department as well as our process, product management, and MSAT teams. The position requires hands on support for AAV analytical development, transfer, and qualification through validation support for our lead candidates from Pre-IND to BLA. The role is based in the Berkeley, CA office with a hybrid work from home/in office requirement and may require travel to our external vendors at in the United States. If the lab is where your curiosity comes alive and breakthroughs spark your excitement, this position may be right for you.

The job duties and responsibilities include but is not limited to the following:

• Collaborate with analytical development and process development teams to develop, qualify and/or validate AAV gene therapy assays.
• Develop analytical methods and support method optimization/characterization.
• Independently execute analytical assays including molecular biology assays, chemical/biochemical assays, and cell-based biological potency assays, for internal CMC commitments, process monitoring, release and stability.
• Develop protocols for analytical transfer, qualification and /or validation studies and execute associated wetlab work.
• Present aasay methodology and principles to external partners and support method transfers.
• Execute routine assays with high presicion and provide data summaries and reports in a timely manner.
• Document all raw data, method plans, and summarize conclusions.
• Author and review Test Methods, Reports, and Protocols.
• Work in the lab independently and in a collaborative environment with minimal guidance.
• Support CMC outside of analytical teams to move programs forward, e.g. shelf-life determination, upstream characterization etc.

Qualifications and Experience:

• BA/BS in Biochemistry, Biology, bioengineering or a related fields and at least 10 years of Biotech/pharmaceutical industry experienced required.
• Experienced in compendial methods, CE-SDS, gel electrophoresis, HPLC, DLS, ddPCR or qPCR, ELISA, and cell based potency assays.
• Hands on experience in AAV gene therapy analytical methods and testing required.
• Experience in precision pipetting and cell culture (handling, aseptic techniques, maintenance), plate-based imaging, ELISAs, luminescence and fluorescence detection techniques.
• Curiosity and good scientific knowledge and acumen.

Compensation Range and Benefits:

• For this role, the anticipated base salary range: $145,000 to $160,000, based on the candidate's professional experience level. The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to skills, education, and experience.
• Ray Therapeutics also offers annual performance-based bonus, annual equity awards and a comprehensive benefits package.

At Ray Therapeutics, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees; providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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