Also called: Manufacturing Supervisor (Biopharma), Production Shift Lead
Leads a shift of technicians making biologic drugs in a GMP plant.
Runs the shift handover, makes sure every step of a batch record is followed, solves equipment problems, and coaches new operators.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 5 years after high school. Bachelor's in science or several years as a manufacturing associate.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Biotechnology, Biology.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with scheduling and records; leading a shift, solving floor problems and coaching people stay human.
Classes: Chemistry, Biology, Business or economics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-1011.
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