GMP Operations Coordinator

About the role

You will own the meticulous coordination of day-to-day activities within our in-house GMP manufacturing environment, ensuring all cell therapy programs proceed with strict compliance and operational excellence. This role requires you to act as a reliable executor who maintains the cleanliness, organization, and readiness of the cleanroom environment at all times. You will partner directly with the GMP Operations Lead to translate high-level production schedules into tangible, on-floor actions that keep projects moving. You are expected to embrace a startup mindset where versatility, rapid problem-solving, and transparency are valued over rigid hierarchy. Your work will directly support the mission of developing therapies that target the biology of aging through cellular reprogramming and autophagy. You will be a critical point of contact for cross-functional teams, providing clear status updates and anticipating needs before they arise. This position demands ownership of complex logistical details while maintaining a friendly, collaborative demeanor in a fast-paced setting. You will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting practical enhancements to standard operating procedures.

Key facts

What you'll do

Coordinate the scheduling and staging of all materials required for GMP manufacturing runs to prevent any production delays.

Perform routine monitoring of cleanroom environmental conditions, including particulate counts and temperature, to ensure compliance with established standards.

Execute complex material flow tasks, managing the ingress and eegress of supplies, media, and waste with strict adherence to contamination control protocols.

Support the GMP Operations Lead in maintaining accurate, real-time logs of equipment usage, material consumption, and production milestones.

Facilitate the preparation and dissemination of internal communications, ensuring that all team members are aligned with production timelines and regulatory expectations.

Assist in the implementation of new standard operating procedures, providing feedback based on practical observations from the manufacturing floor.

Manage inventory levels of critical reagents and consumables, initiating purchase orders and liaising with vendors to maintain uninterrupted workflows.

Conduct regular audits of storage areas and workstations to verify that standard operating procedures are being followed consistently.

Provide hands-on support during active production runs, stepping into specialized roles as needed to keep the timeline on track.

Serve as a documentation steward, ensuring that all batch records, training records, and change control documents are complete and properly filed.

Act as a second pair of hands during critical operational windows, allowing the core team to focus on high-value scientific and engineering tasks.

Help coordinate internal facility projects, managing timelines and resources to ensure successful completion of upgrades and maintenance.

Support the integration of new team members by providing on-the-job training and clear procedural guidance for GMP-related tasks.

Act as a bridge between scientific operations and facility management, translating technical requirements into actionable logistics.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.

Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area in proximity to the Redwood City site.

Must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience that demonstrates a strong foundation in biological sciences or related technical field.

Must bring prior experience in a regulated manufacturing, quality control, or laboratory environment where Standard Operating Procedures are strictly enforced.

Must have a demonstrated history of working confidently in cleanroom or aseptic processing settings, understanding the criticality of contamination control.

Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical jargon into clear instructions for cross-functional partners.

Must be highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Must be comfortable working with electronic batch records, document management systems, and basic laboratory information management systems.

Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds and stand or walk for extended periods while performing routine facility and floor operations.

Nice to have

Previous experience in the cell therapy or regenerative medicine field, with knowledge of cellular reprogramming or autophagy processes.

Understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations and quality management systems.

Experience supporting multi-product manufacturing environments where flexibility is essential.

Background in logistics or supply chain management, particularly for time-sensitive scientific materials.

Practical notes

This is a full-time position based in Redwood City, California.

The role may require occasional travel between facilities or to vendor sites as operational needs dictate.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.