Biotech & Pharma H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Oregon
Oregon's biotech and pharma sector is anchored by major H-1B visa sponsors including OHSU, Genentech, and Precision BioSciences, with Portland and the surrounding metro area driving most hiring activity. The state's concentration of research hospitals, clinical-stage startups, and established pharmaceutical operations makes it a consistent source of H-1B specialty occupation roles for international scientists, engineers, and clinical researchers.
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The Manufacturing Supervisor will be very knowledgeable in basic synthetic/molecular biology skills (Mammalian Cell Culturing, MiniPrep, Transfection, Buffer Exchange, CE preparation) and will perform, train, and/or oversee the production staff on basic molecular biology workflows in a highly automated, high-throughput manner and will be responsible for the manufacture and analysis of a variety of custom IgG antibody products across Twist Bioscience’s proprietary workflow according to SOPs for the daily production schedule. The Manufacturing Supervisor will be the main point of contact for shift operators, will assure the shift staff is working according to the plan of record, provide guidance, make decisions on priorities, and troubleshooting. The Manufacturing Supervisor will be responsible for leading the pass down of information between shifts. The ideal candidate will work independently, be very neat and organized, have excellent molecular biology skills, maintain and build 5S systems, contribute to process improvement, and documentation, and communicate effectively with peers/management. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of good laboratory practices (GLPs) and familiarity working in GMP or ISO rated production, and experience leading and training others. The candidate must be comfortable working in a LEAN manufacturing/controlled laboratory environment.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manufacture high-quality custom IgG products in a high throughput MFG lab according to established SOPs
- Plan, prioritize, and troubleshoot production orders with manufacturing team
- Manage, train, and mentor a team manufacturing associates
- Tracking of metrics to track the quality of product produced by both physical and functional test methods
- Summarize production progress, problems, and timelines to upper management
- Understanding of scientific principles in order to problem solve, troubleshoot test results
- Keen observation and attitude to proactively identify production problems/solutions, provide solutions on lab techniques, protocols, processes, handling of product and equipment
- Familiar with aseptic technique and cell culture
- Upholding standards as defined by the manufacturing process
- Supporting continuous cost/process improvement initiatives
- Working in a safe manner
- Maintaining/calibrating select lab equipment
- Leading shift pass down efforts and prioritizing workflows
- Accountability for the shift when senior personnel are not on site
- Acting as advisor to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems and provides production guidance to junior MFG personnel
- Scheduling of staff
- Review and verification of production batch records, manufacturing documents
- Submission and writing of incident reports, CAPAs, planned deviations etc
- Follow regulatory and ISO 13485 requirements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A.S. or B.S. in Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry
- Experience leading small teams within a laboratory environment
- 2-5 years lab experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with traditional molecular biology processes, instrumentation, and techniques especially sterile cell-culture, antibody quantitation, purification, and handling, DNA extraction, quantitation and handling
- Experience operating liquid handlers such as Hamiltons and Tecans is highly desirable
- Experience with sample tracking software and developing interfaces between robotic instrumentation and LIMS / MES systems
- Experience working within ISO, GMP, LEAN manufacturing environment and follow the lean manufacturing concepts
- Excellent scientific computation and data analysis capabilities
- Experience assessing current processes and techniques and implementing procedural improvements
- Good problem solving and communication skills
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time while performing duties
- Must be able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials
- Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs
- Must be able to work outside of regular work hours/work a flexible shift as needed
ABOUT TWIST BIOSCIENCE
Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA. At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers.
Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
The Manufacturing Supervisor will be very knowledgeable in basic synthetic/molecular biology skills (Mammalian Cell Culturing, MiniPrep, Transfection, Buffer Exchange, CE preparation) and will perform, train, and/or oversee the production staff on basic molecular biology workflows in a highly automated, high-throughput manner and will be responsible for the manufacture and analysis of a variety of custom IgG antibody products across Twist Bioscience’s proprietary workflow according to SOPs for the daily production schedule. The Manufacturing Supervisor will be the main point of contact for shift operators, will assure the shift staff is working according to the plan of record, provide guidance, make decisions on priorities, and troubleshooting. The Manufacturing Supervisor will be responsible for leading the pass down of information between shifts. The ideal candidate will work independently, be very neat and organized, have excellent molecular biology skills, maintain and build 5S systems, contribute to process improvement, and documentation, and communicate effectively with peers/management. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of good laboratory practices (GLPs) and familiarity working in GMP or ISO rated production, and experience leading and training others. The candidate must be comfortable working in a LEAN manufacturing/controlled laboratory environment.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manufacture high-quality custom IgG products in a high throughput MFG lab according to established SOPs
- Plan, prioritize, and troubleshoot production orders with manufacturing team
- Manage, train, and mentor a team manufacturing associates
- Tracking of metrics to track the quality of product produced by both physical and functional test methods
- Summarize production progress, problems, and timelines to upper management
- Understanding of scientific principles in order to problem solve, troubleshoot test results
- Keen observation and attitude to proactively identify production problems/solutions, provide solutions on lab techniques, protocols, processes, handling of product and equipment
- Familiar with aseptic technique and cell culture
- Upholding standards as defined by the manufacturing process
- Supporting continuous cost/process improvement initiatives
- Working in a safe manner
- Maintaining/calibrating select lab equipment
- Leading shift pass down efforts and prioritizing workflows
- Accountability for the shift when senior personnel are not on site
- Acting as advisor to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems and provides production guidance to junior MFG personnel
- Scheduling of staff
- Review and verification of production batch records, manufacturing documents
- Submission and writing of incident reports, CAPAs, planned deviations etc
- Follow regulatory and ISO 13485 requirements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A.S. or B.S. in Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry
- Experience leading small teams within a laboratory environment
- 2-5 years lab experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with traditional molecular biology processes, instrumentation, and techniques especially sterile cell-culture, antibody quantitation, purification, and handling, DNA extraction, quantitation and handling
- Experience operating liquid handlers such as Hamiltons and Tecans is highly desirable
- Experience with sample tracking software and developing interfaces between robotic instrumentation and LIMS / MES systems
- Experience working within ISO, GMP, LEAN manufacturing environment and follow the lean manufacturing concepts
- Excellent scientific computation and data analysis capabilities
- Experience assessing current processes and techniques and implementing procedural improvements
- Good problem solving and communication skills
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time while performing duties
- Must be able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials
- Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs
- Must be able to work outside of regular work hours/work a flexible shift as needed
ABOUT TWIST BIOSCIENCE
Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA. At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers.
Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law.
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Search Biotech & Pharma Jobs in OregonBiotech & Pharma H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
Which biotech and pharma companies sponsor H-1B visas in Oregon?
Oregon's most active H-1B visa sponsors in biotech and pharma include Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), which files heavily for research and clinical roles, along with companies like Genentech, Cambrex, and various Portland-area clinical-stage biotechs. Larger pharmaceutical manufacturers operating in the state also file regularly. DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data is publicly searchable and shows verified H-1B filings by employer name and job title.
Which cities in Oregon have the most biotech and pharma H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Portland accounts for the majority of biotech and pharma H-1B sponsorship activity in Oregon, largely due to OHSU's research campus and the broader cluster of life sciences companies in the metro area. Hillsboro and Beaverton in the Portland suburbs also have pharma and biotech presence. Outside the metro, Corvallis has activity tied to Oregon State University's research programs and affiliated spin-outs.
What types of biotech and pharma roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Oregon?
Roles that consistently qualify as H-1B specialty occupations in biotech and pharma include research scientists, computational biologists, biostatisticians, regulatory affairs specialists, clinical data managers, process development engineers, and quality assurance scientists. These positions require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmaceutical sciences, or biomedical engineering. Generalist roles without a specific degree requirement typically do not qualify.
How do I find biotech and pharma H-1B sponsorship jobs in Oregon?
Migrate Mate aggregates biotech and pharma jobs in Oregon that are tied to verified H-1B sponsorship activity, letting you filter specifically by visa type and industry rather than sorting through general job listings manually. Because Oregon's biotech hiring is concentrated among a relatively small number of employers, using a platform built around sponsorship verification saves significant time. Migrate Mate's Oregon biotech listings update regularly as new positions are posted.
Are there any Oregon-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in biotech and pharma?
Oregon does not impose state-level visa or work authorization requirements beyond federal H-1B rules, but a few practical factors are worth understanding. OHSU and other research institutions often use cap-exempt H-1B filings, meaning positions there are not subject to the annual lottery and can be filed year-round. Commercial biotech and pharma employers are generally cap-subject, so timing relative to the April lottery registration window matters for those roles.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B biotech & pharma jobs in Oregon?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.