Laboratory Associate I, Pre-Clinical

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Redwood City, CA, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Biotech
The Role
Performs hands-on laboratory manufacturing of CRISPR guide RNA products, including oligonucleotide synthesis, purification, tubing, plating, inventory management, and operation of automated robotic systems. Follows SOPs, maintains equipment, monitors compliance, troubleshoots instrumentation, and documents laboratory activities in research-use-only and GMP environments.
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We are searching for motivated, enthusiastic, and hands-on individuals interested in advancing science through the manufacturing of our CRISPR products. As a Lab Associate at Synthego, you will join our growing operations team and have direct responsibility for the synthesis and purification of our gRNA products in the Research Use Only factory and GMP factory. This role requires a strong attention to detail, a desire to learn and adapt to new processes, and familiarity with safe laboratory practices. This role will combine hands-on laboratory protocols with advanced automation to ensure the timely delivery of high quality products to our customers. 

Available Shift and Training Schedule

  • Shift: Day Shift
  • Hours: 6:30am to 3:00pm 
  • Days: Monday - Friday
  • Training: Training will take up to 3 months. During the training period you may be asked to temporarily move to a different shift time due to staffing and training needs. After training is complete, you will work the hours/days of the week you were hired for.

What You'll Do:

  • Supports daily laboratory operations by following standard operating procedures and departmental protocols to set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment 
  • Monitors lab work to ensure compliance with set laboratory and organization standards 
  • Responsible for maintaining inventory of laboratory products and supplies 
  • Coordinate, perform, troubleshoot, and document laboratory instrumentation events, communicating updates to the broader team. 
  • Synthesize oligonucleotides by following established SOPs 
  • Operate complex automated robotic systems to manage liquid products through a highly automated workflow  
  • Purification of Oligonucleotides 
  • Tubing and plating of guide work orders 

About You:

  • AA in Chemistry, Biotech Certification, or relevant work experience 
  • 0-1 year of industry experience within the manufacturing/production environment 
  • Self-motivated individual with attention to detail 
  • Excited to work in a dynamic start-up environment  
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Excellent problem-solving skills 
  • Able to multitask and prioritize work effectively

Nice to Haves:

  • Strong knowledge of Oligonucleotide production  
  • Experience with LIMS, lab management 
  • Experience with Google Suite 

Our Mission
Synthego is a pioneering force in the biotechnology industry, dedicated to advancing the frontiers of CRISPR cell and gene therapies through cutting-edge CRISPR technology and expertise. Our mission is to provide unparalleled access to best-in-class CRISPR solutions at scale, empowering agility in life science research and development from discovery through clinical trials. From streamlined approaches to licensing through full technical and regulatory support from our industry-leading experts, Synthego is enabling greater access to CRISPR technology driving to improved outcomes in patient therapeutic treatments.

Skills Required

  • Associate degree in Chemistry, biotechnology certification, or relevant work experience
  • 0–1 year of industry experience in a manufacturing or production environment
  • Familiarity with safe laboratory practices
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively
  • Knowledge of oligonucleotide production
  • Experience with LIMS or laboratory management
  • Experience with Google Suite
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The Company
HQ: Redwood, CA
443 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Synthego is a genome engineering company enabling the acceleration of life science research and development in the pursuit of improved human health. The company leverages machine learning, automation, and gene editing to build platforms for science at scale. By vertically integrating hardware, software, bioinformatics, chemistry, and molecular biology, Synthego is at the forefront of innovation advancing the next generation of medicines through providing access to genome editing at an unprecedented scale. //// Our Culture of Diversity: Different Faces from Different Places At Synthego, our differences make us unique, help us innovate, and allow us to persevere. We stand firmly behind our values, strive to achieve representation, and celebrate diversity in perspectives and backgrounds. We welcome all team members to be their best selves as we move forward towards fulfilling our shared vision of revolutionizing genome engineering technology to help make biological therapies accessible to all patients.

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