Twist Bioscience

Biotechnology

ManufacturingAssociate-Characterization

$48–65k ~AI est. Wilsonville, Oregon, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Manufacturing Associate - Characterization at Twist Bioscience. Skills: Molecular biology, Cell biology, Analytic techniques. Produce IgG antibody products. Run analytic techniques”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet production forecast; Meet timelines; Contribute to daily production schedule; Keep manufacturing schedule on track

Industry & Context.

Biotechnology
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Process deviations

Eligibility Requirements

Stand for long periods, Work safely with chemicals, Work safely with hazardous materials, Lift up to 20 lbs, Work outside of regular work hours, Work a flexible shift

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Work in a cleanroom environment, Work safely with chemicals, Lift up to 20 lbs, Work outside of regular work hours, Work a flexible shift

Nice to Have

Associates or Bachelors degree in Biology, Bachelors degree in chemistry, Familiarity in a manufacturing environment, Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, Familiarity in a laboratory environment, Prior experience in a laboratory environment

What You'll Do.

Produce IgG antibody products

Run analytic techniques

Perform basic reagent handling

Perform chemistry workflows

Perform molecular biology workflows

Manufacture DNA based intermediates

Manufacture DNA based products

Manufacture custom gene based products

Complete manufacturing batch records

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

Work in a safe manner

Perform consistent work

Help with troubleshooting

Handle process deviations

Organize products for shipping

Work according to ISO practices

Adopt lean manufacturing concepts

Promote lean manufacturing concepts

Complete daily assigned tasks

Keep manufacturing schedule on track

Report back to Supervisor

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Dynamic laboratory team

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, Characterization, will produce various IgG antibody 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 Manufacturing Associate will perform basic reagent handling, chemistry and molecular biology workflows in a highly automated, high-throughput manner and will be responsible for the manufacture and analysis of a variety of custom DNA based intermediates and products across Twist Bioscience’s proprietary process workflow to meet the Twist production forecast and timelines. 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 docum

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