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Supervisor, Manufacturing Downstream

Avid Bioservices
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jul 2026
💰 $95,000/yr($75,000/yr$95,000/yr)

About the role

Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to developing and manufacturing life-saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes.  
Your Role: 
The Supervisor, Manufacturing Downstream is responsible for the supervision of Downstream manufacturing staff and operations as well as regularly performing hands-on operational activities. This includes ensuring that production is maintained in full cGMP compliance through on the floor observation, direction, and participation.
  • Schedule, plan and coordinate production activities.
  • Perform purification operations (column chromatography, nano-filtration, tangential flow filtration, aseptic bulk fills, etc.) on the production floor, as required.
  • cGMP documentation.
  • Revise initiate and review Batch Production Records (BPRs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), forms and Batch History Records (BHRs).
  • Identify, escalate, and write deviation reports (IRs/DRs/CAPAs). Follow through on corrective and preventative actions to ensure cGMP compliance.
  • Manage the development of SOPs to ensure all manufacturing operations comply with internal and external regulatory agencies.
  • Coordinate manufacturing, validation, and maintenance activities with supporting departments.
  • Oversee the setup of new manufacturing processes and critical equipment.
  • Identify the technical, procedural and equipment issues that hinder production and compliance.
  • Communicate with team members, supervisor and members of other departments, as appropriate, to assure prompt resolution of problems.
  • Assist in the transfer of technology from Process Development to GMP Manufacturing.
  • Assist with technical and compliance investigations, inspections and audits.
  • Report all unsafe activities to department manager, EHS and/or Human Resources.
  • Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
  • Manage direct reports and escalate issues to manager as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or related field plus 3 - 5 years’ cGMP purification experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience specifically in downstream processing is required. The ideal candidate will be a self-driven leader with a proven track record of building strong and efficient floor operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field.  
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This role is a full-time position with a Sunday through Wednesday or a Wednesday through Saturday schedule, working 10 hours each day (4 days x 10 hours), with operating hours from 5:00pm to 4:00am.  During the initial training period, working days and hours will be Monday through Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm. 
Compensation:  
We offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.  
 
The compensation range for this role is $75,000 - $95,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.  
Who you are:  
  • You have a "bring it on!" team player approach and an unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that comes your way.
  • Your written and verbal skills are out of this world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence.
  • You have exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail that ensure the smooth running of everything.
  • You are a master at buil

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