Laboratory Associate @ Synthego

Laboratory Associate

Clinical Operations

Posted on 3/31/2023

INACTIVE

Locations

San Carlos, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Communications

Requirements

AA in Chemistry, Biotech Certification, or relevant work experience
1-3 years of industry experience within the manufacturing/production environment
Experience working in a highly regulated environment
Great communication skills and able to work with various personalities
Strong desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, as well as a strong commitment to quality
Demonstrates ability to work independently and as part of a team, to meet departmental goals
Must be able to lift/move up to 25 pounds
Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods up to four (4) hours at a time

Responsibilities

Synthesize RUO and Clinical grade oligonucleotides by following established SOP's
Practice continuous improvement by contributing ideas and suggestions to new and existing processes
Operate complex robotic systems to manage liquid product through a highly automated workflow
Execute batch production records or protocols independently, efficiently, and in compliance with site and quality management system requirements
Handle chemical solutions
Print labels for bottles, vials, and boxes
Package, seal, inventory, and ship products
Ensure laboratory products and supplies are maintained and stocked
Capture production data in compliance with site and quality management system requirements
Collaborate with Supply chain, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, and other cross-functional teams to meet deadlines

Synthego is enabling genome engineering at scale with a blend of scientific instrumentation, industrial automation, and data science. Our team of scientists and engineers are putting multidisciplinary fields together to solve problems that no one field can tackle alone.

We are searching for motivated, enthusiastic, and hands-on individuals interested in advancing science through the manufacturing of our CRISPR regulated products. As a Lab Associate at Synthego, you will join our growing Clinical operations team and have direct responsibility for the synthesis and purification of our sgRNA products in the Research Use Only factory and GMP factory. This role requires a strong attention to detail, a desire to learn and adapt to new processes, and familiarity with safe laboratory practices. This role will combine hands-on laboratory protocols with advanced automation to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products to our customers.

Leveling is based on experience and will be assessed during the interview process.

Shifts Available:

Day Shift (6:30am - 3:00pm) - Tuesday through Saturday

Day Shift (6:30am-3:00pm) - Sunday through Thursday

Training Schedule:

For the first week of employment, the training for this position will be conducted from Monday to Friday, from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. After the completion of training, you will work the hours and days of the week for which you were hired.

What You’ll Do

Synthesize RUO and Clinical grade oligonucleotides by following established SOP’s
Practice continuous improvement by contributing ideas and suggestions to new and existing processes
Operate complex robotic systems to manage liquid product through a highly automated workflow
Execute batch production records or protocols independently, efficiently, and in compliance with site and quality management system requirements.
Handle chemical solutions.
Print labels for bottles, vials, and boxes
Package, seal, inventory, and ship products
Ensure laboratory products and supplies are maintained and stocked
Capture production data in compliance with site and quality management system requirements
Collaborate with Supply chain, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, and other cross-functional teams to meet deadlines

About You

AA in Chemistry, Biotech Certification, or relevant work experience
1-3 years of industry experience within the manufacturing/production environment
Experience working in a highly regulated environment
Great communication skills and able to work with various personalities
Strong desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, as well as a strong commitment to quality
Demonstrates ability to work independently and as part of a team, to meet departmental goals
Must be able to lift/move up to 25 pounds
Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods up to four (4) hours at a time

Company Perks & Benefits

Generous equity
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k Program
Subsidized catered lunches and dinners with fully stocked kitchen & snacks
Onsite Gym
Daily Shuttle bus to & from San Francisco
Paid parental leave
Flexible paid time off
Learning and Development resources

About Us

Synthego is a genome engineering company that enables the acceleration of life science research and development in the pursuit of improved human health.

The company leverages machine learning, automation, and gene editing to build platforms for science at scale. With its foundations in engineering disciplines, the company’s platforms vertically integrate proprietary hardware, software, bioinformatics, chemistries, and molecular biology to advance basic research, target validation, and clinical trials.

By providing both commercial and academic researchers and therapeutic developers with unprecedented access to cutting-edge genome engineering, Synthego is at the forefront of innovation, accelerating the development of truly engineered biology.

201-500 employees

Website

Next-gen genome engineering

Company Overview

Synthego’s mission is to enable agile life science research and development from discovery through clinical introduction by providing scientists unprecedented access to advanced genome engineering products at high throughput.

Benefits

Generous Equity Package
Medical, Dental & Vision
401(k) Plan
Catered to You
Fully Stocked
Transportation
Green Environment
Stay Fit
Legal Ease