Vivian Jing
Process Dev Engineer II
Illumina
Vivian Jing is a highly skilled Chemical Engineer with six years of experience specializing in process development for cutting-edge biotechnologies. She holds a Master’s degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from UC Berkeley, where she focused on BioMEMs and advanced bioprocessing. Vivian’s academic achievements are complemented by her certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt, highlighting her expertise in statistical-driven approaches and process optimization. Currently, she serves as a Process Development Engineer II at Illumina, where she has been instrumental in process engineering and manufacturing technology transfer for the NextSeq 1000/2000 systems.
At Illumina, Vivian’s role involves overseeing the entire product development lifecycle, with a particular emphasis on the highly regulated medical device industry. Her meticulous attention to detail and passion for innovation enable her to excel in bringing up manufacturing processes and navigating complex engineering challenges. Vivian's experience also includes developing an imaging processing and classification algorithm for vision quality control during her internship at Illumina, further showcasing her technical versatility and commitment to advancing biotechnology.
Vivian’s diverse background equips her with a unique ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, actively listening and integrating divergent perspectives to tackle multifaceted challenges. Her dual focus on technical excellence and understanding the business aspects of product development, refined through MBA coursework at UC Berkeley’s Haas Business School, empowers her to drive impactful innovations. Vivian’s can-do attitude and strategic approach continue to make significant contributions to the field of biotechnology and process development.