Full-Time

Manufacturing Associate I

Oligo

Maravai LifeSciences

Maravai LifeSciences

51-200 employees

Offers oligonucleotide synthesis and immunohistochemistry

Compensation Overview

$20 - $25/hr

San Diego, CA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Biology & Biotech (1)
Required Skills
Biochemistry

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Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in life science field or related field preferably in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology or equivalent experience
  • 1+ years of experience in a Biochemistry manufacturing laboratory preferred
  • Exposure in a cGMP/ ISO 7/ ISO 8 clean room environment desired
  • Experience with executing Standard Operating Procedures
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite desired
  • Display strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and demonstrated problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated and able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
Responsibilities
  • Review daily production tasks and follow established procedures for material preparation, equipment set-up, and execution of routine processes
  • Assist in preparing production areas for cGMP project initiation or changeover
  • Document production activities by accurately completing forms, logs, and batch-related records in compliance with Good Documentation Practice
  • Operate and clean equipment following established instructions and escalate equipment issues or deviations
  • Support execution of batch records and follow Standard Operating Procedures; may assist in SOP revisions under guidance
  • Participate in training and complete required cGMP and company training within defined timelines
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following Standard Operating Procedures and housekeeping expectations
  • Communicate progress, issues, and observations to supervisors or senior associates
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Associate II staff and other support groups to ensure workflow alignment
  • Perform basic oligo synthesis, purification, processing steps, and associated documentation with supervision
  • Perform other functions and duties as required
Desired Qualifications
  • Exposure in a cGMP/ ISO 7/ ISO 8 clean room environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated and able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks

Maravai LifeSciences provides tools and services for life sciences research and bioproduction, including supplying oligonucleotides for PCR, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and gene editing, as well as immunohistochemistry for cancer research, serving academic institutions, biotechnology firms, and pharmaceutical companies. Oligonucleotide synthesis creates short DNA or RNA strands used in PCR, sequencing, and genome editing workflows; immunohistochemistry uses labeled antibodies to detect proteins in tissue samples. It differentiates itself by combining investment and operational support to incubate and scale life science companies while offering essential research tools. Its goal is to catalyze the development of life science companies to advance human health by providing capital, expertise, and essential research tools.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 revenue rose 40.5% to $65.8 million, and guidance increased.
  • Q2 2026 revenue reached $51.4 million, while adjusted EBITDA rose to $8.7 million.
  • Refinancing extended debt maturity to 2032, giving Maravai flexibility for 2026 investments.

What critics are saying

  • Maravai’s February 2025 revenue-restatement scandal exposed internal-control failures and goodwill issues.
  • The August 2025 restructuring cut 25% of staff, risking execution gaps through Q3 2026.
  • COVID CleanCap demand remains volatile; a sustained drop destroys TriLink’s growth engine.

What makes Maravai LifeSciences unique

  • TriLink’s July 20, 2026 CleanCap patents secure dominant mRNA capping IP globally.
  • Cygnus’s mock viral particle technology shields bioprocess testing from direct reagent commoditization.
  • Officinae Bio’s February 24, 2025 acquisition adds AI-enabled mRNA design to TriLink.

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Benefits

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
Business Wire
Jun 23rd, 2026
Maravai LifeSciences Announces Refinancing of Credit Agreement, Extending Maturity to 2032

Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVI), a global provider of life science reagents and services to researchers and biotech innovators, today anno...

Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc.
Jun 9th, 2026
Maravai LifeSciences Announces Pricing of Secondary Offering of Class A Common Stock by Selling Stockholders

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc. (Maravai) (NASDAQ: MRVI), a global provider of…...

Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc.
Jun 9th, 2026
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The selling stockholders named in this prospectus are offering 20,000,000 shares of our Class A common stock. We are not selling any shares under this prospectus and we will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares by the selling stockholders.

MarketScreener
Jun 3rd, 2026
Maravai LifeSciences cuts debt to $150M and extends maturity to 2032

Maravai LifeSciences has refinanced its credit agreement, securing a $150 million term loan facility and a $30 million revolving credit facility. The life science reagents provider used the new term loan borrowings and approximately $98.5 million in cash to prepay its existing credit agreement due in October 2027. The transaction reduces Maravai's long-term debt from $242.9 million to $150 million and extends the maturity date to June 2032. Chief Financial Officer Raj Asarpota said the refinancing strengthens the company's financial foundation whilst preserving capital access for strategic priorities and growth initiatives. Maravai provides critical products for drug therapy development, diagnostics and vaccine research, serving major biopharmaceutical, vaccine and cell and gene therapy companies globally.

Associated Press
May 7th, 2026
Maravai LifeSciences raises 2026 guidance after Q1 revenue jumps 40.5% to $65.8M

Maravai LifeSciences, a global provider of life science reagents and services, reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $65.8 million, up 40.5% year-over-year, driven by strong demand in its TriLink business. The company posted a net loss of $6.4 million but achieved adjusted EBITDA of $20.3 million and returned to positive free cash flow, generating $4.2 million. TriLink revenue grew 65% to $47.5 million, including $14.3 million from COVID vaccine programme orders. Excluding COVID-related sales, TriLink base revenue increased 15% year-over-year. Cygnus revenue rose 1.4% to $18.4 million. Following the strong performance, Maravai raised its full-year 2026 guidance, now expecting revenue of $205 million to $215 million and adjusted EBITDA of $30 million to $32 million.