Shift: Wednesday - Saturday
Location: Irvine, CA
Key Responsibilities
Operational & Manufacturing Leadership
Support the BI Lab in managing day‑to‑day operations related to manufacturing, materials, facilities, scheduling, engineering, and maintenance to ensure smooth, continuous, cost‑effective, and controlled production
Plan, prepare, issue, and control production schedules and material requirements to ensure timely availability of approved materials aligned with production forecasts and inventory goals
Serve as shift or operational lead as required to maintain production execution, area readiness, and GMP compliance
Production Support
Perform hands‑on production and testing activities as needed to support execution, training, troubleshooting, or elevated business demand
Apply scientific techniques to culture and test spores used in the biological indicator manufacturing process
Prepare, review, and technically assess batch records in accordance with cGDP
Technical Leadership & Troubleshooting
Lead and support complex product deviations, process excursions, and production issues using scientific, technical, and statistical diagnostic methods
Apply standard scientific principles, theories, and concepts to evaluate process performance and implement corrective and preventive actions
Provide developmental and technical support for both new and existing products
Process Development, Optimization & Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve existing processes, systems, and equipment to increase efficiency, improve quality, and reduce cost
Design, execute, and interpret experiments to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce variability
Lead or co‑lead Kaizens and other continuous improvement initiatives
Monitor process performance metrics and ensure sustained improvements through data‑driven decision making
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline required
Master’s Degree preferred
4–8+ years of experience in a regulated biologics or medical device manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience leading technical projects, investigations, or cross‑functional initiatives
Experience with process development, process improvement, and operational support in manufacturing environments
Required Knowledge & Skills
Advanced knowledge of cGMP and cGDP requirements
Strong experience working in FDA‑regulated environments and Medical Device manufacturing
Expertise in aseptic processing and biologics manufacturing
Ability to design experiments, analyze data, and interpret results
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Excel and data analysis tools
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of SAP inventory management systems
Experience with statistical tools (e.g., Minitab)
Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification (Black Belt a plus)
Train‑the‑Trainer or Training Within Industry (TWI) experience
Knowledge of process control systems and automation
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Domestic travel up to approximately 10%
On‑call or weekend support may be required
Ability to lift 31–50 lbs
Ability to wear required PPE
Ability to work in a manufacturing laboratory environment
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.
We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
About Advanced Sterilization Products
ASP is a leading global provider of innovative sterilization and disinfection solutions, and a pioneer of low-temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilization technology.ASP’s mission is to protect patients during their most critical moments. We support healthcare facilities in the fight to protect patients against hospital acquired infections, which are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. ASP’s products, which are sold globally, include the STERRAD system for sterilizing instruments and the EVOTECH and ENDOCLENS systems for endoscope reprocessing and cleaning.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].
Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 101,200 - 169,050
ASP is a leading global provider of innovative sterilization and disinfection solutions, and a pioneer of low-temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilization technology.ASP’s mission is to protect patients during their most critical moments. We support healthcare facilities in the fight to protect patients against hospital acquired infections, which are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. ASP’s products, which are sold globally, include the STERRAD system for sterilizing instruments and the EVOTECH and ENDOCLENS systems for endoscope reprocessing and cleaning.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 101,200 - 169,050This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
