Improving the human condition is what fuels our passion for finding new ways of enabling scientific exploration. As a company, we strive to create end-to-end solutions that are simpler, easier, faster and more relevant to today's life science challenges.

As the pioneer in the field ofspatial biology,NanoStringenables scientists across the globe to envision molecular interactions in three dimensions with three different systems, the, the(DSP) and the(SMI) platform. As a result, scientists can see themultiomicexpression of genes and proteins in the natural context of tissue structure.

Since our founding in 2003, we have earned a reputation as a respected, trusted pioneer of innovative technologies that support our customers in their relentless pursuit of answers. Our products are based on a novel digital molecular barcoding technology invented at the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) in Seattle under the direction of Dr. Leroy Hood.

With our technologies, our customers continue to extend our understanding of biology to answer previously unsolvable questions with consistent, reliable results.

However,NanoStringis much more than innovative products. The secret sauce to the company's success is our people, who are committed to excellence and dedicated to catalyzing the next biological revolution. Collectively, we live our corporate values of ambition, grit, ingenuity, authenticity, and customers every day...and never stop asking "What if?"

Essential Functions:

* Lead and direct a team of Supervisors and individual contributors to achieve efficient and high-quality production, ensuring effective use of process, people, materials, equipment, systems and facilities.

* Work closely with Quality groups to ensure compliance with applicable quality standards and requirements of company QMS

* Provide direction, supervision, and guidance to ensure alignment with quality policy, strategic objectives, and organization goals that drive achievement of product availability according to customer needs

* Lead a cross-functional, integrated team to develop strategy and tactical deployment of Manufacturing activities

* Foster a culture of continuous improvement and champion operational excellence goals and initiatives

* Work cross-functionally with all departments and leaders impacted by Manufacturing activities, and including Supply Chain, IT, Sales and Marketing, Development, Instrument Calibration Services (ICS) Operations Technology & Engineering (OTE)

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* Assist with the development of long-term plans for product life-cycle management, cost reduction, and continuous improvement

* Report status of projects to senior leadership and provide relevant data and KPIs

* Prepare documentation, reports and standard operating procedures as required

* Maintain budget and approve expenditures and hiring for department

* Formulate and recommend manufacturing policies, procedures and programs

* Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Instrument Manufacturing function

Target Base Salary Range:

$125K-$175K

Base salary is an integral part of NanoString's total compensation package. Base salary considers an individual's skills, experience, and competitive market value. The base salary range represent what NanoString pays for a job within a salary grade based on external market data in comparison to similar positions from other companies in our industry. Employees generally enter a salary grade at the lower-to-mid-point in the range.

Other compensation elements include a discretionary annual bonus, incentive compensation for sales roles, Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grants for all new hires, comprehensive benefit plans and paid time off, including designated holidays

NanoString is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. NanoString does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that it does not have a signed agreement with.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: NanoString has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that applies to ALL U.S. employees (regardless of work location), onsite contractors and visitors except as prohibited by applicable law. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination within 31 days of their hiring date or have applied for an exemption for which an accommodation can be made. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final (or only) dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Exemptions will be considered for medical conditions/disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, observations, or practices. For any visitor coming onsite to one of NanoString's facilities, we must verify that the visitor is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to site entry and visitors must don a face mask at all times when onsite in a NanoString facility.

Accommodations
If you require assistance or accommodation when applying for open positions please contact recruiting@nanostring.com.