Cepheid · 1 day ago
Production Laboratory Supervisor
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $126K/yr
5+ years expCepheid is a company dedicated to improving health care through innovative molecular diagnostic systems and tests. The Production Laboratory Supervisor will manage the Reagent Manufacturing department, oversee daily activities, support method development, and ensure equipment maintenance while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Responsibilities
Manage the Reagent Manufacturing department daily work activities including Team schedule, ensuring training, general guidance of direct reports and across functional groups
Support development of analytical methods. Work in conjunction with other departments to develop, qualify, and transfer analytical methods as applicable
Ensure maintenance of equipment – qualification, calibration and maintenance
Draft, review, and approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), sampling plans, specifications, protocols and reports related to product/processes, equipment, method, validation. This includes deviation investigation and reporting
Identify and implement improvement opportunities for established Quality Systems, processes, procedures, and training to support CAPA, Change Control, Deviation, Risk Management, and Investigation processes
Lead investigations for failures during testing; perform troubleshooting, process development or improvement activities
Qualification
Required
High school degree with 8+ years of experience or bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years of experience
Thorough knowledge of GDP and cGMP regulations
Consistent track record in method, equipment, and system validation
Experience in a high pace Laboratory operation working with oligos, dyes, enzymes liquid nitrogen and lyophilization
Experience providing leadership
Preferred
Working knowledge of SAP, LIMS, MES, BRAM systems
Experience with Spectrophotometry, PCR, Dialysis, TFF, pH, Density, and Conductivity testing
Experience with regulatory requirements and audit readiness/inspections
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
Cepheid
Cepheid is a diagnostics company that provides molecular systems and tests for organisms and genetic-based diseases.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Cepheid has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (92)
2024 (103)
2023 (83)
2022 (137)
2021 (96)
2020 (43)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$117.85MKey Investors
Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)Wheatley PartnersInnogenetics
2021-10-22Grant· $63.8M
2021-07-29Grant· $27M
2016-09-06Acquired
Leadership Team
John L. Bishop
Chairman & CEO
Kerry Flom
Executive Vice President; Chief Regulatory Officer
Recent News
2025-11-08
Company data provided by crunchbase