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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, talented Process Engineers to join our Manufacturing Technology and Transfer group. The candidate will provide technical leadership during new product introduction and production process development for chemistry based processes. Additionally, the candidate will partner cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, Facilities, E&HS, and other groups to develop, optimize, and scale up processes for new products.

Responsibilities:

• Represent transfer discipline on cross-functional teams on reagent subcomponent organic chemistry manufacturing processes


• Drive the transfer of manufacturing and quality control processes from development through scale-up to volume production in a regulated manufacturing environment


• Design, size, develop, and/or source new production equipment and establish safe production processes


• Develop and transfer robust new processes/products to production. Execution of manufacturing builds when needed to support Development, Pre-Production and Production orders.


• Plan and execute laboratory investigations in the area of organic and analytical chemistries


• Construct, execute, evaluate, and make recommendations on controlled experiments (including DOEs) to optimize processes to address yield and quality issues, reduce costs, define requirements/specs, and drive implementation of solutions to meet production goals


• Author technical documents, such as engineering reports, test protocols, validation documents, or changes to existing documentation or processes to meet compliance requirements


• Analyze, trend, and monitor process test results, and present reports to cross-functional teams


• Utilize process engineering methodologies, such as FMEA, SPC, gauge R&R, critical parameter management, or similar, to measure and improve process capability and robustness


• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Experience with organic chemical processes (synthesis and purification methods) and analytical chemistry required


• High level problem-solving and reasoning skills required


• Role model for good collaboration. Excellent verbal/written communication skills with many stakeholders of diverse backgrounds and an ability to accomplish goals while working across departments and with external vendors is required


• Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize activities in a constantly changing, fast paced environment


• Ability to learn new technologies/processes quickly and determine impacts to multiple operations-related business areas (e.g. Supply Chain, Quality, Validation, Manufacturing).


• Experience with scale up production of small molecules preferred


• Experience with statistics, statistical process control, statistical analysis software (e.g. JMP, Minitab), and DOE techniques preferred


• Experience with product development processes and project management preferred


• Analytical testing method validation and transfer experience preferred


• Experience in a regulated and/or GMP environment preferred

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience OR PhD with less than 3y experience: Field of study in Chemical Engineering, Organic Chemistry, or Material Science preferred

The estimated base salary range for the Sr Engineer - Process Development role based in the United States of America is: $88,200 - $132,400. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. 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. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.