ELEGEN · 17 hours ago
Senior Production Associate
Menlo Park, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$46/hr - $52/hr
3+ years expElegen is blazing a path towards a biology-based economy with a highly innovative approach to DNA synthesis. They are seeking a Senior Production Associate to execute and improve manufacturing processes, playing a central role in bringing groundbreaking technology for scalable production of synthetic DNA to market.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife Science
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
Draft and review manufacturing SOPs, work instructions, and production batch records
Conduct routine maintenance and 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
Qualification
Required
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 3–6 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
Willingness to work 4pm - 12:30am, Tuesday-Saturday
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
Draft and review manufacturing SOPs, work instructions, and production batch records
Conduct routine maintenance and 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
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
Benefits
Healthcare
Dental
Vision
Learning Allowance
401K
Flexible PTO
Short Term Disability
Fitness Allowance
Long Term Disability
Parental Leave Program
Commuter Benefits
Company
ELEGEN
Elegen is a biotechnology company that develops microfluidic technology.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$37MKey Investors
Triatomic CapitalKdT VenturesNational Human Genome Research Institute
2024-05-14Series B· $35M
2021-12-01Series A
2021-12-01Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Matthew Hill
Founder
Recent News
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