Process Development Engineer
Centrillion is at the forefront of genomics and synthetic biology, leading the way in spatial genomics, ultra-long DNA sequencing, rapid on-chip sequencing, viral sequencing, genotyping, and synthetic biology. Our advanced technologies and high-density DNA chips are revolutionizing genomic research, making groundbreaking discoveries both accessible and affordable. Our state-of-the-art R&D center is located at 2500 Faber Place, Palo Alto, CA 94303, 8 min away from Stanford campus.
Centrillion is a rapidly growing, well-financed and profitable company. Our R&D center in Palo Alto features specialized labs and is equipped with facilities for chemistry and material sciences, molecular biology, a lithographic clean room, and other advanced research tools. Our research center fosters innovation and maintains an open culture. Our scientists are currently focused on decoding the real genome and realizing our next generation smart manufacturing technology.
Centillion’s high-density DNA chips benefit from a multidisciplinary approach, integrating material sciences, molecular biology, and diverse engineering disciplines, including microfabrication and efficient coding algorithm design. These chips also capitalize on advances in optics, microfabrication, material sciences, genomics, and artificial intelligence. To develop this powerful genomics tool, we require a highly multidisciplinary research team.
Responsibilities:
- Direct research, development, testing and implementation of technologies and semi/automated manufacturing processes using integrated fluidic and microlithography platforms.
- Specification and procurement of manufacturing components, materials, reagents, and systems
- Evaluate performance of components and systems; and analyze/summarize data.
- Procure, calibrate and maintain pilot production tools, instruments & systems for automation.
- Coordinate operations in R&D and pilot operations
- Lead process development on lab scale, optimize best process flow and material system for optical performance and scalability
- Collaborate with scientists and engineers in other disciplines.
- Managing proof-of-concept projects by facilitating technical discussions, linking knowledge across multidisciplinary teams
- Provide operational support for downstream testing of manufactured products.
- Documentation of work; analysis of data; reporting/presenting results
- Ensure that all manufacturing engineering activities are accurately described in written documents which comply with cGMP or equivalent quality systems
- Participates in strategic planning to integrate research and development processes with both the unit and the Product Business Group's overall business plan
Requirements:
- BS/MS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
- 2+ years relevant industry experience in manufacturing process development
- Strong working knowledge, and preferably hands-on laboratory experience in chemistry and materials science
- Experience in wafer manufacturing process development in semiconductor / microelectronics industry and clean room operations
- Working knowledge of technologies for nucleic acid synthesis, sequence analysis or diagnostics is a plus
The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position is between $70,000 to $85,000 per year. The pay ultimately offered may vary based on objective considerations, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. An annual cash bonus and equity grants may be provided as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to a full range of financial, health and wellness benefits, depending on the position offered.
Centrillion Technologies, Inc is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the Individuals seeking employment at Centrillion are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- Department
- Material Science and Chemistry
- Locations
- Corporate Headquarters
Process Development Engineer
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