Process Engineer I

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Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building ona strong foundationof 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’llbe 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.

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TheProcessEngineer Iis responsible forsupporting the development, execution, and documentation of processes and experimental workflows foranoligonucleotide synthesis platformand supporting process equipment.

This positionreports to the Senior Manager of Emerging Technologiesandis part ofEmergingTechnologies, Platform Development grouplocatedinSunnyvale, CAand willbeafull-time,on-siterole.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Execute defined experimental workflows involving operation of customized microfluidic instrumentation and automated liquid handlingaccording to established procedures.

• Performmetrology on custom components and inspection andcharacterizationof novelmaterials andsubstrates.

• Collectand organize experimental and metrology data,perform basic data analysis andvisualizationand prepare clear summaries and reports to support technicaldecision‑making.

• Maintainaccurateexperimental records, organize samples and labware, and support the creation and upkeep of SOPs, workinstructionsand experimental documentation.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, Bioengineering, or a related technical field withat least1+ years of relevant industry or laboratory experience. 

• Hands‑onexperience following technical procedures in a laboratory environment, includingoperatinginstrumentation, handling hazardousmaterialsand adhering to defined protocols and safety practices. 

• Experience with data collection, basic analysis, and documentation using common tools (e.g., spreadsheets, notebooks, datamanagement systems) with strong attention to detail and data integrity.
  

Travel& Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel 5% time or less domestically. 

• Ability to occasionally lift, move or carry equipment up to 20 lbs. 

• Ability tofrequentlywork in a laboratory environment for extended periods, including interaction with automated instrumentation and biologicaland chemicalreagents.

It would be a plus if you alsopossesspreviousexperience in:

• Experiencein operating,troubleshootingandmaintainingautomated lab equipmentandmicrofluidics devices in anR&D orOperationssetting. 

• Proficiencywith precision measurement or inspection techniquessuch asfluorescence oroptical microscopy, profilometry,and the use ofcalipersandmicrometers.

• Experienceand comfortworking in anR&D environmentwhere processes, hardware, or instrumentation are stillevolvingand procedures may changefrequently.
  

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

The annual salary range for this role is$85,000-$105,000. This isthe range that we in good faith believe is the range ofpossible compensation<