Sr Manufacturing Associate

Danaher Corporation•Sunnyvale, CA

2d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Associate executes and optimizes manufacturing processes for oligonucleotide products and serves as a technical resource for the production team. The role applies advanced laboratory and manufacturing expertise to support high-quality, on-time product delivery, drive continuous improvement, and assist with team training and development. It reports to the Production Manager and is part of the operations group in Sunnyvale, California. The posting describes the position as on-site, while also stating that it is eligible for a remote work arrangement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline, plus 3 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience with nucleic acid manufacturing, DNA amplification, purification and sequencing workflows, or similar life science production processes.
Experience following and improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to work in a laboratory/manufacturing environment, including standing for extended periods.
Ability to lift, move, or carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma certification, such as Green Belt, and process improvement experience.
Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments, such as GMP, ISO, or similar quality systems.
Experience with automated liquid handlers.

Responsibilities

Execute and troubleshoot oligonucleotide production workflows, reagent preparation, and related manufacturing processes to meet throughput, quality, and on-time delivery KPIs.
Train, mentor, and onboard new team members while promoting adherence to SOPs, safety requirements, and quality standards.
Lead or support investigations involving process deviations, quality events, equipment issues, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
Perform other duties as assigned.