Oligonucleotide Manufacturing Specialist

Danaher•Sunnyvale, CA

61d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you’ll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all. Learn about the Danaher Business Syste m which makes everything possible. The Oligonucleotide Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for executing and optimizing manufacturing processes for oligonucleotide products while serving as a technical resource for the production team. This role applies advanced laboratory and manufacturing expertise to support high-quality, on-time delivery of products, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and assist in the training and development of team members. As the group expands, this individual will have the opportunity to progress into supervisory roles. This position reports to the Production Manager and is part of the operations group l ocated in Sunnyvale, CA and will be an on-site role .

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or related discipline and 5 + years of experience in a manufacturing environment , or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Experience with nucleic acid manufacturing, sequencing workflows, or similar life science production processes
Experience follow ing and improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with a n exceptional level of attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Certifications ( eg , Green Belt) and process improvement experience
Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., GMP, ISO, or similar quality systems)
Experience with automated liquid handlers or DNA Synthesizers

Responsibilities

Execute and troubleshoot oligonucleotide production workflows, reagent preparation, and associated manufacturing processes to meet throughput, quality, and on-time delivery KPIs.
Train, mentor, and onboard new team members while promoting adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety requirements, and quality standards.
Perform and coordinate tasks associated with lab maintenance including instrument validation, inventory management and decontamination procedures.
Lead or support investigations related to process deviations, quality events, equipment issues, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using DBS tools (e.g., kaizen, standard work) to enhance yield, cycle time, and efficiency and other duties as assigned.