Illumina

Manufacturing Technician 3

US - Colorado - Boulder Full time
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.

The Manufacturing Technician 3 will be responsible for performing a wide variety of manufacturing activities. The Technician will prepare and formulate reagents, perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment, and prepare kits for internal and external distribution.

Responsibilities:

  • Synthesize and purify oligonucleotides

  • Prepare and formulate buffers and reagents according to Standard Operating Procedures.

  • Assemble assay kits for internal and external distribution.

  • Ensure accurate accounting of materials in the inventory management system.

  • Perform routine maintenance and limited troubleshooting on general use laboratory equipment, such as balances, pH meters, freezers, vacuum pumps, etc.

  • Complete all paperwork as required (batch records, cleaning logs, maintenance logs, etc.) and ensure that all required records and logs are accurately maintained.

  • Perform work in compliance with all GMP and EH&S requirements.

  • Ensure that work areas are maintained in a well-organized, clean and tidy manner at all times in compliance with established requirements.

Requirements:

  • Typically requires a minimum of 2 - 4 years of related experience

  • Oligonucleotide synthesis experience is preferred

  • Experience working in a regulated laboratory required, experience in a cGMP environment preferred

  • GMP documentation experience, strong attention to detail

  • Aliquoting/pipetting, buffer and mix formulation, concentration verification skills required

  • Experienced user of Excel spreadsheets and calculations, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), ERP or other computerized lab/inventory database

  • Work is in a typical laboratory environment with personal protective equipment use required

  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs on a regular basis

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

The estimated base hourly range for the Manufacturing Technician 3 role based in the United States of America is: $23.02 - $34.56. 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.


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. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. 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. 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.