Genentech
Biomanufacturing Engineer
Meet Gorashi Gorashi, a Senior Supervisor in Upstream Manufacturing, at Genentech. Upstream processes are those in which biological materials are either obtained from an outside source or inoculated and grown in culture, under controlled conditions, to manufacture certain types of products. Technicians in pharmaceutical biomanufacturing who carry out the complex steps in upstream processes must communicate well and collaborate. They have to monitor equipment and pay attention to details, as tasks are carried out in sterile or clean-room environments.
CAREER SNAPSHOT
AVERAGE WAGE
$112,445/yr
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OUTLOOK
Hot
This career has a high demand. There is rapid growth, and employers are expected to increase hiring for these role
INDUSTRY
Life Science
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
California State University San Marcos
Biotechnology
MiraCosta College
Biomanufacturing and Biotechnology
Palomar Community College
Design and Manufacturing Technologies
Is This Career Right For YOU?
What are the top traits for this career?
Realistic
You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments
Investigative
You enjoy structure and following systems or procedures
Conventional
You like figuring out how things work and analyzing situations to find solutions