Biochemistry Scientist 2– Manufacturing Sciences and Engineering

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About the Role

As a member of the Manufacturing Sciences and Engineering (MSE) organization you will partner closely with Process Development Manufacturing Quality Control Quality Assurance and Supply Chain to mature processes from early development through technology transfer and posttransfer sustaining maintaining clear accountability for process performance robustness and supply continuity.

The role is accountable for process performance robustness and supply continuity supporting development transfer and continuous improvement through the generation and maintenance of critical technical documentation implementation of new manufacturing technologies and leadership of structured root cause investigations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design develop and implement methods for the production of proteins and other biological or chemical products.
• Conduct and support scientific experiments including protein purification processes while contributing to a broad range of laboratory and research activities.
• Author review and maintain high-quality technical and procedural documentation to support manufacturing and operational activities.
• Evaluate new and existing manufacturing processes and actively influence process design and execution to ensure effectiveness scalability robustness and reproducibility.
• Support quality investigations using established problemsolving methodologies and sound experimental design to identify root causes of nonconformances and quality events.
• Contribute to the development implementation and verify rightsized corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to address identified issues and prevent recurrence.
• Lead the transfer and successful implementation of manufacturing processes into routine operations ensuring seamless integration and operational readiness.
• Identify continuous improvement and cost optimization opportunities; develop project plans assess business impact and product/process risk and lead initiatives through successful implementation.
• Collaborate effectively with crossfunctional stakeholders to align on technical decisions priorities and execution strategies ensuring timely and effective delivery of objectives.

The responsibilities listed above represent the essential functions of the position but are not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and responsibilities may evolve to meet changing business needs.

Experience and Knowledge Requirements

• 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations or manufacturing support within a regulated or sciencebased environment.
• Demonstrated success working within and influencing crossfunctional matrixed teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• This position requires the availability to be onsite five (5) days per week. There is flexibility to work remotely on an as-needed basis to manage personalschedulesand business needs

Preferred Education

• Bachelors Masters or Ph.D. in Biology Chemistry Biochemistry Chemical Engineering or a related scientific discipline.

The estimated base salary range for the Biochemistry Scientist 2 Manufacturing Sciences and Engineering role based in the United States of America is: $69400 - $104200. 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 longterm 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. 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.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation Illumina has always prioritized openness collaboration and seeking alternative 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 offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. 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. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local state and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local state and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process please contact To learn more visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.