Engineer 2 - Process Development

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Position Summary:We are looking for driven, talented Process Engineer to join Reagent Development Services team in the Manufacturing Technology Transfer (MTT) group. The MTT group works as an integral part of our Consumables Development and Manufacturing process and is tasked with developing and deploying consumables manufacturing processes of both new and existing products within our production environments.

Responsibilities:
Participate in consumable product development, manufacturing process development, process and product improvements, and other activities in the making of consumable products used in Illumina’s sequencing and Array technologyWork cross functionally with Product development, Supply chain, Manufacturing and Quality to develop processes for new products and improve processes of existing productsPerform DOEs for particle characterization and particle formulation.
Perform plate based assays such as binding assays, fluorescent, FRET, DLS, etcPerform high complexity molecular testing using a variety of molecular biological methods including PCR, real-time PCR and DNA sequencing including sequencing analysisConstruct and execute controlled experiments (including DOE's) to optimize processes, address yield and quality issues and drive implementation of solutions in a production environment to meet production goalsDefine technical requirements for manufacturing processes and new production equipmentWork on teams to develop and transfer new processes/products to production and enhance their robustnessAuthor procedures and instructions for new manufacturing processes and train production operators to manufacture product in a GMP environmentRepresent Operations needs on development teams for effective transfer of products into manufacturingTroubleshoot production line issues related to yield, quality and throughputAnalyze process test results, issue reports and make technical recommendationsExecution of manufacturing builds when needed to support Development, Pre-Production and Production ordersRequirements:Work experience in the medical device, biotech, pharmaceutical or semiconductor industries is desirableStrong background and working knowledge of molecular biology/biochemistry principles and techniques.
Experience with surface chemistry and protein/oligo characterization techniques preferredHands-on experience with organic synthesis and materials synthesis techniques in a laboratory settingExperience with nanoparticles and oligos preferredEffective communication skills both verbal and written, analytical and organizational skills to manage different prioritiesHigh level problem solving, and reasoning skills requiredExperience with statistics, Statistical Process Control and DOE techniques is a plusExperience with high volume production in a high-tech, high-volume consumables industry is a plusExperience with lean Six Sigma is a plusExperience with product development processes and project management is a plusGood interdepartmental communication skills and documentation skills are requiredDemonstrated ability to accomplish goals while working across departments is requiredAbility to work independently and collaborateAdhere strictly to lab cleanliness protocols, ensuring routine cleanup of bench spaces, proper chemical disposal, and glass washing after daily operations.
Education and

Experience:
BS/MS/PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering Materials Science or related field with 2-5 years of relevant experience in production support/sustaining and/or process definition and development, design, scale-up, improvement and validationThe estimated base salary range for the Engineer 2
- Process Development role based in the United States of America is: $82,500
- $123,700. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. The range reflects long‑term growth in the role; therefore, most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range. Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package.

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