Biochemistry Scientist – Manufacturing Sciences and Engineering at Illumina, Inc. in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

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.

In your future role at Illumina, you will work within a dynamic environment and play a key role towards ensuring accessibility of the next generation of tools intended to improve human health. As a member of the Manufacturing Technical Transfer and Technical Operations team, you will partner with colleagues within Process Development, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Supply Chain to steer manufacturing process development / transfer, identify and implement novel manufacturing technologies, and drive root cause investigations to ensure supply continuity.

Responsibilities:

• Review new and existing manufacturing processes and influence as necessary to ensure effectiveness, scalability, and reproducibility.


• Drive Quality Investigations, utilizing established tools and sound experimental design, to identify root cause contributions to nonconformities and quality events and utilize the CAPA process to implement rightsized solutions.


• Monitor, and review, manufacturing metrics (e.g. first pass yield, yield variability nonconformance trending, unit costs, turns per year, etc.) to proactively identify opportunities to improve process robustness or operational capacity.


• Accountable for the of design and successful implementation of proposed manufacturing processes.


• Identify continuous improvement and cost optimization projects, draft a plan to assess any business impact or assess risk to product/process and drive the opportunity to successful implementation.

Listed responsibilities are an essential, although not exhaustive, list of the usual duties associated with this position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Experience / Knowledge Requirements:

• 3-5+ years of Manufacturing / Operations experience preferred.


• Demonstrated success navigating within, and influencing, diverse cross-functional teams.


• Able to persuade others in sensitive, complex, situations while preserving relationships.


• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Educational Background:

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline.

The estimated base salary range for the Biochemistry Scientist - Manufacturing Sciences and Engineering role based in the United States of America is: $68,100 - $102,100. 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.