Engineer 2- Process Development, Oligo Synthesis

Illumina•San Diego, CA

16h

About The Position

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. What if the work you did everyday could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world-changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. We are looking for driven and talented Process Development Engineer to join our fast paced High Throughput Synthesis team. This manufacturing area delivers the key components of Illumina’s MicroArray Technology and sequencing products. The process engineering team is tasked with improving the maturity, scale, and efficiency of manufacturing processes; driving key initiatives that include capacity expansion, process scale-up activities, site transfers, and critical pieces of new product introductions supporting our Oligo Synthesis Mfg. area. This individual will both be a driver in the execution of projects and provide technical leadership, partnering cross-functionally with R & D, Quality, Production and other engineering groups to manufacturing-ready processes for new products and sustain and improve processes for existing products.

Requirements

Work experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical or semiconductor industries is desirable
Experience with biochemical processes preferred
Experience with validated manufacturing systems is desired
Experience with electronic document systems is highly desirable
Experience with product development processes, design transfer experience, and project management is a plus
Experience working in an ISO13485 or FDA certified environment is a plus
Experience in high-volume production in a high-tech consumables' industry is a plus
Experience in production support and/or process development is desirable
Experience with statistics, Statistical Process Control and DOE a plus
Oligonucleotide synthesis/sequencing/genotyping knowledge or experience a plus
High level problem-solving, troubleshooting and reasoning skills are required
Demonstrated ability to accomplish goals while working across departments is desirable
High level computer skills are required.
Intermediate level programming knowledge is a plus
Good interdepartmental communication skills and documentation skills are required
BS/MS degree with 2+ years of related experience
Field of study in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering with emphasis on Synthetic Organic Chemistry preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in process development, continuous improvement, and other activities in the making of consumable products or support of processes/equipment used in Genotyping and Sequencing Mfg. areas.
Troubleshoot process issues related to yield, quality and throughput.
Construct and execute controlled experiments (including DOE's) to optimize processes, address yield and quality issues and drive implementation of solutions into a production environment to meet project goals.
Analyze process test results, issue reports, and make technical recommendations.
Work cross functionally with R&D, Manufacturing and Quality to develop processes for new products and improve processes of existing products.
Represent Operations needs on development teams.
Define technical requirements and write procedures for Production to process product.
Work on teams to develop and transfer new processes/products to production and enhance their robustness.