Synthego

Supplies synthetic RNA and gene-editing tools.

Laboratory Associate 2 - Pre-Clinical, Night Shift

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRedwood City, CA, USA$29 - $31 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

An associate degree in Chemistry, Biotech Certification, or equivalent relevant work experience.
At least 1 year of industry experience in a manufacturing, production, or laboratory environment.
Working knowledge of laboratory, safety, quality, and production protocols.
Understanding of quality concepts and the importance of complete, accurate production documentation.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Strong time management skills and ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional partners.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

Independently follow standard operating procedures and departmental protocols to set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
Execute established laboratory and production workflows with limited guidance, including preparation, processing, documentation, and related production activities.
Monitor and execute production work, make observations, record results, and escalate issues appropriately.
Accurately capture production data and maintain documentation in compliance with laboratory, quality, and organizational standards.
Review routine production records for accuracy and completeness before handoff or submission.
Identify routine process or equipment issues and troubleshoot under supervision when appropriate.
Support multiple production workflows and adapt to changing priorities as needed.
Maintain inventory of laboratory products, reagents, and supplies, including material requests and inventory updates as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support production timelines and resolve routine operational needs.
Train or support team members on assigned laboratory and production processes once qualified.

Desired Qualifications

Experience improving standard operating procedures, work instructions, or production documentation based on hands-on workflow knowledge.
Experience independently supporting complex, multi-step laboratory workflows with changing priorities or tight timelines.
Experience training, mentoring, or onboarding others in laboratory or production processes.
Hands-on experience using laboratory information management systems, enterprise resource planning systems, inventory systems, or lab management systems to support production planning or material tracking.

Salary Range: 29 to 31 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

We are searching for motivated, detail-oriented, and hands-on individuals interested in advancing science through the manufacturing of CRISPR products. As a Laboratory Associate II at Synthego, you will join our operations team and independently execute established laboratory and production workflows.

This role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, adaptability, and working knowledge of laboratory, safety, quality, and production protocols. The Laboratory Associate II is expected to manage routine work with limited guidance, recognize when issues require escalation, maintain accurate production documentation, collaborate cross-functionally, and support the development of other team members through training on assigned processes.

Available Shift and Training Schedule

Shift: Night Shift

Hours: 10:30pm to 7:00am

Days: Monday - Friday

Training: Training will take up to 3 months. During the training period you may be asked to temporarily move to a different shift time due to staffing and training needs. After training is complete, you will work the hours/days of the week you were hired for.

What You'll Do:

Independently follow standard operating procedures and departmental protocols to set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment

Execute established laboratory and production workflows with limited guidance, including preparation, processing, documentation, and related production activities

Monitor and execute production work, make observations, record results, and escalate issues appropriately

Capture production data accurately and maintain documentation in compliance with laboratory, quality, and organizational standards

Review routine production records for accuracy and completeness before handoff or submission

Identify routine process or equipment issues and troubleshoot under supervision when appropriate

Support multiple production workflows and adapt to changing priorities as needed

Maintain inventory of laboratory products, reagents, and supplies, including material requests and inventory updates as needed

Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support production timelines and resolve routine operational needs

Train or support team members on assigned laboratory and production processes once qualified

About You:

AA in Chemistry, Biotech Certification, or equivalent relevant work experience

1+ year of industry experience within a manufacturing, production, or laboratory environment

Working knowledge of laboratory, safety, quality, and production protocols

Understanding of quality concepts and the importance of complete, accurate production documentation

Excellent attention to detail and strong commitment to quality

Strong time management skills and ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate

Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional partners

Able to multitask and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced production environment

Nice to Haves:

Experience improving SOPs, work instructions, or production documentation based on hands-on workflow knowledge

Experience independently supporting complex, multi-step laboratory workflows with changing priorities or tight timelines

Experience training, mentoring, or onboarding others in laboratory or production processes

Hands-on experience using LIMS, ERP, inventory, or lab management systems to support production planning or material tracking

Our Mission

Synthego is a pioneering force in the biotechnology industry, dedicated to advancing the frontiers of CRISPR cell and gene therapies through cutting-edge CRISPR technology and expertise. Our mission is to provide unparalleled access to best-in-class CRISPR solutions at scale, empowering agility in life science research and development from discovery through clinical trials. From streamlined approaches to licensing through full technical and regulatory support from our industry-leading experts, Synthego is enabling greater access to CRISPR technology driving to improved outcomes in patient therapeutic treatments.

About the Company

Synthego

Supplies synthetic RNA and gene-editing tools.

Synthego provides tools and services for genetic engineering. It sells synthetic RNA and gene editing reagents that researchers use to modify genes, and it offers a platform that gives users access to advanced gene editing workflows. The products are used by research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and biotech startups for drug discovery, disease modeling, and genetic research. Unlike competitors that only offer individual components, Synthego combines both physical gene-editing tools and an integrated platform to support end-to-end genetic engineering work. The company’s goal is to help researchers perform gene editing more efficiently and at scale, accelerating discoveries in medicine and agriculture.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Series E
Total funding: $459.7M
Headquarters: Menlo Park, CA
Founded: 2012

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