Production Associate III

Production Associate III

Requirements

• An associate’s degree with 4–6 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, or a related field with 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with the operation of liquid handling robots.
• Experience with PCR, nucleic acid purification, and NGS library prep.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work Saturday or Sunday
• Willingness to work night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Execute production operations according to defined procedures in a high-throughput lab while maintaining product quality and reliability.
• Operate automated laboratory equipment, including liquid handlers, high-throughput DNA analyzers, thermocyclers, and DNA sequencers.
• Accurately document production runs and any deviations in the appropriate information management systems and batch records.
• Drafting and reviewing manufacturing SOPs, work instructions, and production batch records.
• Conduct routine maintenance and minor troubleshooting of production equipment.
• Manage production inventory management and prepare products for final shipment.
• Perform lab cleaning tasks.
• Work collaboratively to meet short/medium/long-term goals efficiently and reliably.
• Communicate effectively, including possible mitigation options, when tasks or projects cannot be completed.
• Identify problems and offer possible resolutions and actions.
• Able to independently resolve routine issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data tracking via LIMS system.
• Experience with bacterial cell culture (E. coli or yeast) and plasmid cloning.
• Experience in a startup environment, with the ability to anticipate change, adapt quickly, and maintain organization.