Engineer 2 - Process Development (Quality Control)

SG01 Illumina Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumina, Inc. is seeking an Engineer 2 - Process Development to provide technical and operational support in a high-volume QC environment. The role partners with R&D, Manufacturing and Quality to improve QC processes for new and existing products.

You will design experiments, define QC specs, and troubleshoot line issues while ensuring accurate documentation and cross-functional collaboration. A strong background in biochemical processes and library prep is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical/Biochemical/Bio-related field
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in research product development and project management
• Experience in library prep kit
• Proficiency with biochemical processes and analysis
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industries is desirable
• Good documentation skills and ability to write procedures and training manuals
• Good inter-departmental communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Ability to apply DOE techniques and Statistical Process Control knowledge
• Ability to analyze data and make logical conclusions

Responsibilities

• Participate in process sustaining, definition and improvement, design, development and quality test activities.
• Participate in establishing operating process, QC specifications and improvements.
• Troubleshoot quality control line issues related to yield and quality.
• Construct and execute experiments to address yield and quality issues and drives implementation of solutions in a production environment to meet production goals.
• Conduct process optimization experiments for process release into production environment.
• Analyze process test results, issues reports and makes technical recommendations.
• Work cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing and Quality to develop and improve QC processes for new products and improve QC processes of existing products.
• Define technical requirements and procedures for QC manufacturing process.

Skills

DOE techniques

Statistical Process Control

Biochemical processes

Data analysis

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Master's degree or equivalent in Chemical/Biochemical/Bio-related field

Job description

Internal Title

Engineer 2 - Process Development

Position Summary

This role will provide technical and operational support to the process development/ improvements/ sustaining efforts in a high volume, multi-product manufacturing QC environment. This role will also be working with various functions to develop or improve QC processes for new products and sustain and improve processes for existing products.

Position Responsibilities

• Participate in process sustaining, definition and improvement, design, development and quality test activities.
• Participate in establishing operating process, QC specifications and improvements.
• Troubleshoot quality control line issues related to yield and quality.
• Construct and execute experiments to address yield and quality issues and drives implementation of solutions in a production environment to meet production goals.
• Conduct process optimization experiments for process release into production environment.
• Analyze process test results, issues reports and makes technical recommendations.
• Work cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing and Quality to develop and improve QC processes for new products and improve QC processes of existing products.
• Define technical requirements and procedures for QC manufacturing process.
• All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Science/ Engineering or Masters Degree or equivalent in Chemical, Biochemical, Biochemistry and/or Bio-related field
• Minimum 2 - 5 years of relevant working experience in research product development and project management required
• Experience in library prep kit
• Proficiency with biochemical processes and analysis
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail required
• Experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industries is desirable
• Good documentation skills and ability to write procedures and training manual
• Good inter-departmental communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Ability to apply DOE techniques and Statistical Process Control knowledge
• Ability to analyze data and make logical and rational conclusion
• All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

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.

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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.

The potential of genomics to change the world is unparalleled. At Illumina, we are leading the way. Our technology empowers researchers and clinicians globally to improve cancer treatments, change the course of diseases, protect the environment, and fight food insecurity. We are made up of dedicated professionals, all-in on creating a better world – and we need every skill set on our path to making genomics useful for all. Learn more about life at Illumina.