Contract

Manufacturing Associate 1

Lab Operations

Maravai LifeSciences

Maravai LifeSciences

51-200 employees

Offers oligonucleotide synthesis and immunohistochemistry

No salary listed

Sterling, VA, USA

In Person

Category
Biology & Biotech (1)
Required Skills
NetSuite
ERP
Inventory Management

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma is required.
  • Must be able to follow written Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions, as well as personalized instruction from leaders.
  • Must be able to work in a team setting and independently.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment without becoming overwhelmed.
  • Must be able to perform repetitive activities while maintaining accuracy.
  • Must have attention to detail and perform detail-oriented work requiring fine motor skills.
  • Must be punctual and arrive promptly for each scheduled shift.
  • Must have functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
  • Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment while working with hazardous materials.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare catalog products using manufacturing instructions, procedures, and protocols.
  • Package, label, and store products.
  • Maintain inventory of catalog products and raw materials.
  • Perform general laboratory and equipment maintenance.
  • Evaluate and clean necessary production glassware.
  • Evaluate and assemble support columns.
  • Distribute products with correct documentation using good documentation practices.
  • Inspect finished goods.
  • Fulfill products from stock for customer orders.
  • Inspect completed orders before shipment.
  • Assist with general shipping and receiving of products and materials.
  • Store, handle, and dispose of organic solvents, hazardous chemicals, and waste properly.
  • Work with hazardous materials on a daily basis while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Make 40-70 liter batches.
  • Perform other functions and duties as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with FileMaker database and NetSuite enterprise resource planning software is a plus.

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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Company Equity

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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.