Staff Engineer, Product Lifecycle

Illumina; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is revolutionizing health equity through genomic technology. As a key leader in process development, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure quality standards. Your expertise in project management and scientific principles will drive innovations that impact lives globally. This role offers the chance to work on transformative projects in a dynamic environment, where your contributions will be recognized and valued. If you're passionate about making a difference in human health, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in biotech with a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD.
• Proficient in project management and scientific principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead process definition and improvement in manufacturing.
• Design and execute experiments for optimization studies.
• Support technology transfer across product lifecycle phases.

Skills

Program Management

Project Management

Optics

Imaging

Chemical Processes

Data Querying

Analysis Tools

Simulation Models

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

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.

Position Summary

Key leader within a group responsible for performing process development, improvements, and sustaining efforts in a high-volume, multi-product manufacturing environment. This includes timely completion of small-scale experiments, scale-up, technology transfer, cGMP support for programs that bring new products to the commercial manufacturing phase, troubleshooting problems, analyzing data, and issuing reports. The individual will collaborate and communicate within the framework of cross-functional and multi-disciplinary process development, interacting extensively with research and development, manufacturing, facilities, supply chain, project management, and quality departments to develop and improve processes for new and existing products.

Position Responsibilities

1. Lead process definition, improvement, design, development, sustaining, and quality testing activities in collaboration with Manufacturing, Validation, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Facility, and Regulatory Affairs.
2. Design, execute, and lead experiments for optimization and process robustness studies. Support manufacturing to address yield and quality issues and implement solutions to meet quality and production goals.
3. Lead technology transfer of multiple programs across all product lifecycle phases, including design, development, pilot, scale-up, and oversight of cGMP, engineering, and commercial manufacturing.
4. Serve as a recognized subject matter expert.
5. Support organizational and cross-functional project teams; advise management on goals and project direction.
6. Lead, train, and mentor team members.

Note: Responsibilities are essential but not exhaustive; duties may change based on business needs.

Position Requirements

Skills:

• Strong program and project management skills.
• Preferred experience in biotech industries.
• Proficiency in optics, imaging, chemical processes, and analyses.
• Knowledge of cGMP; FDA-regulated experience is a plus.
• Experience in high-tech, high-volume consumables manufacturing.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Competency in programming languages for data querying, analysis tools, and simulation models.

Competencies:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Deep understanding of scientific principles, techniques, and standards.
• Proven technical leadership and ability to motivate teams.
• Adaptability to change.
• Extensive project management experience.
• Effective inter-departmental communication skills.

All requirements are essential; accommodations may be provided as needed.

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years with a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent experience.

Illumina is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, providing employment opportunities 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, or genetic information.