Manufacturing Associate II

Manufacturing Associate II, Library Production 

We are looking for an outstanding Manufacturing Associate II to join our Operations Team in South San Francisco, CA. The Manufacturing Associate II will produce a variety of DNA-based products with a focus on molecular biology techniques to meet production forecast and timelines and will assist research personnel with technology transfer to production. The candidate will be highly motivated, organized, willing to take initiative, and desire work in a highly collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn new techniques, have excellent molecular biology knowledge and skills, take detailed experimental notes, and communicate effectively with peers and management.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Efficiently manufacture high-quality DNA products in lab according to SOPs
• Execute traditional molecular/cellular biology processes and techniques including, but not limited to PCR, DNA purification, DNA quantification, cell culturing
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of all work produced in batch records, databases, and notebooks with particular focus on issues and deviations
• Initiate troubleshooting efforts for projects and assist team members with their troubleshooting
• Update and write work instructions and similar documentation
• Occasional presentations to communicate observations and results in group settings
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a safe manner
• Focus on details to perform consistency and efficiently
• Complete assigned tasks daily to maintain production flow
• Package products for delivery
• Operate robotic laboratory equipment and traditional lab equipment (automated liquid handlers, pipettes, bioanalyzers, centrifuges)
• NGS library preparation for short-read and long-read applications

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of relevant lab experience and/or Bachelor or Associates degree or equivalent experience in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or similar disciplines preferred
• Familiarity with or prior experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Familiarity with genetics and molecular biology strongly preferred
• Ability to follow and suggest improvements to work instructions and SOPs to complete manufacturing goals
• Ability to communicate progress and manage priorities frequently
• Ability to communicate observations and analysis of new procedures

Required for All Levels:

• Experience with basic molecular biology techniques
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Detail-oriented
• Good computer skills and adaptive to learning new software applications
• Experience with Excel, Word, Jira/Confluence (Atlassian), web-based applications, and other similar programs preferred

• Working in a collaborative team-based laboratory environment
• Working in controlled laboratory environment
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time (>30 minutes) while performing duties
• Must be able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs
• Must be able to work outside of regular work hours/ work a flexible shift as needed

Shift Hours: Monday – Friday (8-hour day shift)

About Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA.

At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers.

Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law.

About Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA.

At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers.

Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law.