Sr Manufacturing Associate

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 Senior Manufacturing Associate 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.    This position reports to the Production Manager and is part of the operations group located in Sunnyvale, CA and will be an on-site role.    In this role, you will have the opportunity to:   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.  Lead or support investigations related to process deviations, quality events, equipment issues, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) and other duties as assigned.   The essential requirements of the job include:   Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or related discipline and 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or 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 an exceptional level of attention to detail    Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:   Ability to work in a laboratory/manufacturing environment, including standing for extended periods  Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lb    It would be a plus if you also possess:   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    IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info .  At IDT we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching