Karius
life science
ReagentManufacturingAssociateI
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“Reagent Manufacturing Associate I at Karius. Skills: reagent manufacturing, quality testing, documentation, process improvement. Support the production of critical reagents. manufacturing and qualifying reagents”
What You'll Achieve.
elevating patient care through microbial insights; advancing diagnostic science and technology to optimize the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases; improve the diagnostic landscape for infectious diseases; make rapid treatment decisions; support the production of critical reagents; conquer infectious diseases through innovations around genomic sequencing and machine learning; delivering unprecedented insights into the microbial landscape; providing clinicians with a comprehensive test capable of identifying more than a thousand pathogens directly from blood; helping industry accelerate the development of therapeutic solutions; deliver better care to many otherwise ineffectively treated patients; see how directly your work has a life-changing impact on people, and at scale
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills
100% onsite, Subject to extended periods of sitting and/or standing, vision to monitor and moderate noise levels, Work is generally performed in an office, lab or clinical environment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
0–2 years of relevant laboratory, reagent manufacturing, life sciences production, or regulated manufacturing experience, attention to detail, willingness to follow established procedures, commitment to accurate documentation and record-keeping
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field, Basic hands-on molecular biology experience, Exposure to NGS workflows, reagent manufacturing, or regulated environments such as ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, cGMP, and/or GDP
What You'll Do.
Support the production of critical reagents
manufacturing and qualifying reagents
supporting RUO and IVD product workflows
performing quality testing
maintaining accurate documentation
support equipment readiness
validation activities
continuous process improvement
Support equipment qualification activities
preventive maintenance
basic troubleshooting
Assist with planning and execution of validation activities
reagent stability studies
shelf-life extension testing
Perform reagent manufacturing activities
and reconcile raw materials
verify material identity and quality
perform manual or semi-automated operations
Perform in-process and lot-release QC testing
support data analysis
review results for accuracy and completeness
Follow SOPs and work instructions
maintain organized manufacturing records
assist with drafting or revising SOPs
and material specifications
assist in identifying
and supporting resolution of nonconformance events
and related root cause investigations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work closely with scientific and operational teams; Ability to work collaboratively with team members
Communication Scope
communication (verbal and written) skills
Process & Methodology
planning and execution of validation activities
Full Job Description
## Description About Karius Karius is a life science, venture-backed clinical metagenomics company, focused on elevating patient care through microbial insights. We are committed to advancing diagnostic science and technology to optimize the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Through the use of genomics and AI, we are driven to improve the diagnostic landscape for infectious diseases. Karius delivers unprecedented diagnostic insight detecting microbial cell-free DNA circulating in the body to assist physicians to make rapid treatment decisions. Position Summary: As a Reagent Manufacturing Associate I, you will support the production of critical reagents used in Karius’ NGS-based infectious disease diagnostic assays. This role is hands-on and process-focused, with responsibility for manufacturing and qualifying reagents, supporting RUO and IVD product workflows, performing quality testing, and maintaining accurate documentation in an ISO 13485-compliant environment. You will work closely with scientific and operational teams to support equipment readiness, material management, troubleshooting, validation activities, and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable working with chemical and biological materials in a fast-paced manufacturing setting where quality, consistency, and patient impact are central to the work. Why Should You Join Us? Karius aims to conquer infectious diseases through innovations around genomic sequencing and machine learning. The company’s platform is already delivering unprecedented insights into the microbial landscape, providing clinicians with a comprehensive test capable of identifying more than a thousand pathogens directly from blood, and helping industry accelerate the development of therapeutic solutions. The products Karius offers today are some of the most advanced solutions available to physicians who aim to deliver better care to many otherwise ineffectively treate
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