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Oligonucleotide Manufacturing Specialist

Danaher


Job Location:

Sunnyvale, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 35 - 45
Posted: 11 September 2026 (18 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 9 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences diagnostics and biotechnology

Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers 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 youll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvementwhere your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier brighter future for all.

The Oligonucleotide ManufacturingSpecialistis responsible forexecuting andoptimizingmanufacturing processes for oligonucleotide products while serving as a technical resource for the production team. This role applies advanced laboratory and manufacturingexpertiseto support high-quality on-time delivery of products drive continuous improvement initiatives andassistin the training and development of team members.As the group expands this individual will have the opportunity to progress into supervisory roles.

This positionreports to theProductionManagerandis part of theoperationsgrouplocatedinSunnyvale CAand willbeanon-siterole.

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-timedeliveryKPIs.Train mentor and onboard new team members while promoting adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) safety requirements and quality standards.

  • Performand coordinatetasksassociated with lab maintenance includinginstrument validation inventorymanagementand decontamination procedures. Lead or support investigations related to process deviations quality events equipment issues and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

  • Participate incontinuous improvement initiatives using DBS tools (e.g. kaizen standard work) to enhance yield cycle time and efficiency and other duties as assigned.

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelors degree in Biochemistry Organic Chemistry Molecular Biology or related disciplineand5years of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

  • Experience with nucleic acid manufacturing sequencing workflows or similar life science production processes

  • ExperiencefollowingandimprovingStandardOperating Procedures (SOPs)withan exceptionallevelof attention to detail

TravelSchedule& Physical/Environment Requirements:

  • Ability to work in a laboratory/manufacturing environment including standing for extended periods

  • Ability to lift move or carry equipment up to50lb

  • Willing to work shift schedulestarting in 2027(one weekend day andhours outside standard 9am-5pm)

It would be a plus if you alsopossess:

  • Lean Six Sigma Certifications (eg Green Belt) and process improvement experience

  • Experience working inregulated manufacturing environments (e.g. GMP ISO or similar quality systems)

  • Experience with automated liquid handlersor DNA Synthesizers

IDT a Danaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The hourly range for this role is $35 - $45. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.


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