We are seeking a Production Manufacturing Associate, passionate about advancing biology to help execute our daily manufacturing processes under minimum supervision. As a part of our operations team, you will play a central role in bringing our groundbreaking technology for scalable production of long, perfect synthetic DNA to market.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, dedicated, and driven candidate looking to join a uniquely innovative, rapidly moving, high impact start-up. In addition to working on cutting edge technology, you will help us establish a strong culture of mutual respect, integrity, and collaboration while working alongside some of Silicon Valley’s best scientists and engineers.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lab Execution: Indecently execute production operations according to defined procedures in a high throughput lab while maintaining product quality and reliability.
• Liquid Handler: Operate automated laboratory equipment including liquid handlers, high throughput DNA analyzers, thermocyclers, and DNA sequencers to ensure the timely manufacturing of synthetic DNA.
• LIMS: Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of production runs and deviations in appropriate information management systems and batch records.
• Documentation: Draft and review manufacturing SOPs, work instructions, and production batch records.
• Lab Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and minor troubleshooting of production equipment.
• Inventory & Shipping: Perform production inventory management and prepare product for final shipment.
• Weekend Support: Ability to work 7:30 am - 4:00 pm : Tuesday-Saturday to maintain production continuity.

Essential Candidate Profile :

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Either recent graduates or have experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Candidate Qualifications:

• Experience or equivalent training with operation of liquid handling robots.
• Experience or equivalent training with PCR, nucleic acid purification and NGS library prep.
• Experience or equivalent training with bacterial cell culture (E.coli or yeast) and plasmid cloning
• Experience or passion to work in the startup environment – ability to anticipate and adapt to change and maintain order.

Salary and Benefits:

The annual base salary compensation for this role, if based in California is: $75,000 - $90,000. Compensation may be different in other locations. Final compensation also includes bonus, equity and benefits. Specific offer packages are determined by multiple factors, including candidate skill, experience, expertise, and location.

✓ Healthcare ✓ Dental ✓ Vision ✓ Learning Allowance

✓ 401K ✓ Flexible PTO ✓ Short Term Disability ✓ Fitness Allowance