Production Manager

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

At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s 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, you’ll be 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. 

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. 

The Production Manager is responsible for establishing and leading a team of production associates in the manufacture of oligonucleotide products.

This position reports to the Sr. Site Manager and is part of the operations group located in Sunnyvale, CA and will be an on-site role. 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead daily oligonucleotide production operations to meet throughput, quality, and on-time delivery KPIs 

• Execute technology transfer of DNA synthesis workflows from R&D into manufacturing, ensuring successful scale-up and process robustness 

• Hire, lead, and develop a manufacturing team of technicians across production activities 

• Own validation and qualification of new equipment, processes, and manufacturing workflows 

• Partner with cross-functional teams (R&D, QA, Engineering, Supply Chain) to support process improvements and production readiness 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using DBS tools (e.g., kaizen, standard work) to enhance yield, cycle time, and efficiency 

• Other duties as assigned 

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or related discipline 

• Several years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including leadership experience

• Experience with nucleic acid manufacturing, sequencing workflows, or other production processes 

• Ability to lead technical transfer or process scale-up from development into manufacturing 

• Experience with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a production environment 

• Exposure to equipment and process validation

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role 

• Ability to travel 10% of the time during tech transfer phase 

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

• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lb 

It would be a plus if you also possess:

• Lean / Six Sigma certification 

• Knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., GMP, ISO, or similar quality systems) 

IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s 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 annual salary range for this role is $117,000 - $135,000. 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 Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 

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