At Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to empower the scientific community with more freedom and flexibility to accelerate our collective impact on humanity. We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow, and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment. We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Technician who will play a pivotal role in supporting the manufacturing and QC of reagent consumables for Element Biosciences. This will include synthesis, purification, and analysis of key intermediates. This is an incredible opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and looking to further their career in the biotech industry. This role will report to our Associate Director, Consumables Manufacturing and will be a San Diego based (on-site) role.

If you possess the following and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this role.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Support manufacturing of Element reagent consumables:
  • Synthesize complex organic molecules according to established SOPs, WIs, BRs
  • HPLC purification and analysis of complex organic molecules
  • Analytical HPLC instrument setup, sample preparation, run execution
  • Conduct Quality Control procedures for consumables
  • Process work orders to complete products to inventory
  • Perform assigned manufacturing tasks as assigned by the Supervisor - including flexing to assist other consumable manufacturing teams when needed
• Support cross-functional teams/projects related to: Scale-up, New Product Introduction, Continuous Improvement, Product Transfer, Product Sustaining, Product Development, CAPA activities, Validation studies, etc.
  • Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with other scientists, engineers and manufacturing personnel to support R&D and process improvement activities to meet production goals
  • Perform data collection and basic analysis
  • Understand workflow and create/review Standard Operating Procedures

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, or other related life science discipline preferred
• 0-2 years relevant experience in consumable manufacturing, with hands on experience with organic synthesis and small molecule purification
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
• Demonstrated ability to follow SOPs or Work Instructions in the production of complex organic molecules
• Proficiency with chromatographic tools such as GE AKTA and Agilent HPLC systems
• Knowledge of organic chemistry, process chemistry, and/or process engineering are desirable
• Fast learner and experience training others on new processes
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as on teams
• Start Up culture experience – comfortable in working with ambiguity and at a fast pace
• Strong communicator and collaborator – experience in working closely with process development engineers and other cross-functional teams
• Basic understanding of equipment upkeep, calibration, and maintenance
• Good computer skills and comfort in using computers for all aspects of MFG, experience with Excel and Word, Confluence, JIRA, web based or similar programs
• Working knowledge of MRP and ERP system
• Experience with SOPs, BRs, WIs required

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

Location:

• San Diego – On-Site

Travel: 

• N/A

Job Type:

• Full-time, Non-exempt

Base Compensation Pay Range:

• $69,000 - $85,000

In addition to base compensation noted above, you will be eligible for stock options, discretionary annual bonus, no cost health insurance plans, 401k with company match, and flexible paid time off. 

Please note: Base compensation will depend on multiple factors, including geographic location, qualifications, and experience. 

We foster an environment such that all people are afforded the freedom to pursue their passions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.