Twist Bioscience
Biotechnology
ManufacturingAssociate-Characterization
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“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.
Troubleshooting; Process deviations
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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