Production Specialist II Cell Therapy Cell Culture - Berkeley, CA
Bayer · Berkeley, CA
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $67k–$100k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist production role at Bayer (pharma & life sciences) in Berkeley, CA. Author, redline and review controlled documents, assess documentation impact of material or equipment changes and support change decisions.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, SPC, FDA / GMP
- Base pay
- $67k–$100k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $125k–$177k. This one lists $67k–$100k.
Median of the low and high ends of 44 live postings that list pay, out of 120 production engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 119 other live production postings in California.
- Base pay
- About 43% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $120k–$174k, from 35 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ New product launch 38%
- ✓ Lean 30%
- Root cause 28%
- Automation 26%
- ✓ Team leadership 23%
- Python 22%
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- Production Specialist III Cell Therapy Cell Culture - Berkeley, CA · Production · Senior
Full description from BayerAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Operate and execute clinical manufacturing across Solution Preparation, Cell Expansion, Cell Culture, and Final Fill & freezing, including product changeovers, cleanroom practices and routine analytics;
- ◆Support new product introductions (NPIs) with BD and MSAT, ensuring activities meet schedule and platform alignment;
- ◆Monitor and control processes using data trending and statistical process control, escalate and support investigations into deviations and product impact;
- ◆Troubleshoot and maintain single‑use technology and equipment, coordinate maintenance and repairs with technical teams;
- ◆Author, redline and review controlled documents, assess documentation impact of material or equipment changes and support change decisions;
- ◆Perform commissioning, IOPQ/C&Q activities and execute related documentation under supervision;
- ◆Deliver training as a subject‑matter expert, ensure effective shift handovers, and communicate operational status across teams;
- ◆Drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives, promote safety and respond flexibly to shift and off‑hour coverage needs.
Required Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in a science‑related field with 2+ years of relevant pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing operations experience, or Master’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience);
- ✓Practical knowledge of aseptic techniques and cleanroom operations, and experience working within cGMP environments;
- ✓Strong understanding of data integrity, regulatory expectations (FDA, EMA, etc.), and pharmaceutical manufacturing documentation requirements;
- ✓Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues independently and provide timely technical decisions during campaigns;
- ✓Proficiency with business IT systems and Microsoft Office for data review, documentation and communication;
- ✓Effective oral and written communication skills, ability to train others and work collaboratively across shifts and functions;
- ✓Flexibility to support changing schedules and provide off‑hour coverage when needed, and ability to lift up to 45 lb.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Direct experience in cell therapy manufacturing, single‑use technologies, or working with pluripotent stem cell expansion and differentiation;
- ✓Experience with Lean manufacturing methods and continuous improvement projects.
Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $66,560.00 - $99,840.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc..
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Production Specialist II Cell Therapy Cell Culture - Berkeley, CA
As a Prod Spec II Cell Therapy Cell Culture, you are responsible for clinical manufacturing of novel cell therapy drug substance within the Cell Therapy Module (CT‑MOD);
You collaborate closely with Biological Development (BD) and Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) to support new product introductions and ensure platform alignment;
Location
United States : California : Berkeley
Division
Pharmaceuticals
Reference Code
881883
Contact Us
hrop_usa@bayer.com
