Twist Bioscience
Biotechnology
ManufacturingAssociate
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“Manufacturing Associate at Twist Bioscience. Skills: Molecular biology, Cell biology, Manufacturing. Produce DNA products. Produce plasmid products”
What You'll Achieve.
Keep manufacturing on track; Keep manufacturing schedule on track
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting
Work in a cleanroom environment, Work with chemicals, Work with hazardous materials, Lift up to 20 lbs, Work flexible shift
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Work in a cleanroom environment, Work safely with chemicals, Lift up to 20 lbs, Stand for long periods
Nice to Have
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Associate's or Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field, Familiarity in manufacturing environment, Prior experience in manufacturing environment, Familiarity in laboratory environment, Prior experience in laboratory environment
What You'll Do.
Produce plasmid products
Run analytic techniques
Work with sensitive equipment
Follow good manufacturing practices
Produce custom gene based products
Produce various intermediates
Complete manufacturing batch records
Contribute to daily production schedule
Manufacture custom products
Operate laboratory equipment
Operate liquid handling robots
Use molecular processes
Use cell biology processes
Use molecular techniques
Use cell biology techniques
Maintain documentation of work
Update work instructions
Write work instructions
Perform consistent work
Help with troubleshooting
Handle process deviations
Package products for shipping
Organize products for shipping
Work according to ISO practices
Learn lean manufacturing concepts
Adopt lean manufacturing concepts
Promote lean manufacturing concepts
Complete daily assigned tasks
Keep manufacturing schedule on track
Report back to Lead and Supervisor
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Dynamic laboratory team environment
Communication Scope
Written skills; Verbal skills
Full Job Description
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals to join our Twist Bioscience Operations team in Wilsonville, OR. The Manufacturing Associate will produce various DNA and plasmid products, focusing on molecular and cellular biology, as well as running analytic techniques in the high-throughput/highly-automated lab according to established SOPs, along with working with sensitive equipment and following good manufacturing practices. Candidates must also be a team player, neat and highly organized, able to work in a cleanroom environment and foster safe work practices. The ideal candidate will be driven and will do what it takes to keep manufacturing on track in a fast paced start-up environment. The Manufacturing Associate will be responsible for the production of custom gene based products and/or various intermediates according to established SOPs and complete manufacturing batch records to contribute to the daily production schedule. Roles and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manufacture high quality custom products in a high throughput MFG lab according to established SOPs. Operate laboratory equipment and liquid handling robots such as Hamilton Stars, bioanalyzers, centrifuges, sealers, thermocyclers, spectrometers, Illumina Next-Gen sequencers etc.) Effectively use molecular and cell biology processes and techniques, especially PCR, DNA quantitation, purification and cloning. Maintain thorough, accurate and detailed documentation of all work performed using existing document templates and software applications. Update and write work instructions and documentation. Work independently and in a safe manner. Pay great attention to details and perform consistent work without excessive supervision. Help Leads and Supervisors with troubleshooting and the handling of process deviations. Package and/or organize products for shipping. Work according to Good Manufacturing and ISO practices. Learn, adopt and promote lean manufacturing concepts. Complete
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