Laboratory Associate II, Pre-Clinical

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Redwood City, CA, USA
In-Office
Junior
Biotech
The Role
Execute established laboratory and production workflows for CRISPR product manufacturing, maintain instrumentation, capture and review production data, troubleshoot routine issues, manage inventory, collaborate cross-functionally, and train team members once qualified. Maintain compliance with laboratory, safety, and quality documentation and standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are searching for motivated, detail-oriented, and hands-on individuals interested in advancing science through the manufacturing of CRISPR products. As a Laboratory Associate II at Synthego, you will join our operations team and independently execute established laboratory and production workflows.
 
This role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, adaptability, and working knowledge of laboratory, safety, quality, and production protocols. The Laboratory Associate II is expected to manage routine work with limited guidance, recognize when issues require escalation, maintain accurate production documentation, collaborate cross-functionally, and support the development of other team members through training on assigned processes. 

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:

    • Independently follow standard operating procedures and departmental protocols to set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment 

    • Execute established laboratory and production workflows with limited guidance, including preparation, processing, documentation, and related production activities 

    • Monitor and execute production work, make observations, record results, and escalate issues appropriately 

    • Capture production data accurately and maintain documentation in compliance with laboratory, quality, and organizational standards 

    • Review routine production records for accuracy and completeness before handoff or submission 

    • Identify routine process or equipment issues and troubleshoot under supervision when appropriate 

    • Support multiple production workflows and adapt to changing priorities as needed 

    • Maintain inventory of laboratory products, reagents, and supplies, including material requests and inventory updates as needed 

    • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support production timelines and resolve routine operational needs 

    • Train or support team members on assigned laboratory and production processes once qualified 

About You:

    • AA in Chemistry, Biotech Certification, or equivalent relevant work experience 

    • 1+ year of industry experience within a manufacturing, production, or laboratory environment 

    • Working knowledge of laboratory, safety, quality, and production protocols 

    • Understanding of quality concepts and the importance of complete, accurate production documentation 

    • Excellent attention to detail and strong commitment to quality 

    • Strong time management skills and ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate 

    • Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team 

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional partners 

    • Able to multitask and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced production environment 

Nice to Haves:

    • Experience improving SOPs, work instructions, or production documentation based on hands-on workflow knowledge 

    • Experience independently supporting complex, multi-step laboratory workflows with changing priorities or tight timelines 

    • Experience training, mentoring, or onboarding others in laboratory or production processes 

    • Hands-on experience using LIMS, ERP, inventory, or lab management systems to support production planning or material tracking 

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 CRISPR solutions at scale, empowering applications from Discovery to Clinic. Driven by a visionary approach, we strive to accelerate the therapeutic development process with best-in-class CRISPR solutions, simplified licensing & expert guidance, driving the adoption and success of CRISPR-based therapies to benefit all patients.

Skills Required

  • AA in Chemistry, Biotech Certification, or equivalent relevant work experience
  • 1+ year of industry experience within a manufacturing, production, or laboratory environment
  • Working knowledge of laboratory, safety, quality, and production protocols
  • Understanding of quality concepts and importance of complete, accurate production documentation
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong commitment to quality
  • Strong time management skills and ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional partners
  • Able to multitask and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced production environment
  • Experience improving SOPs, work instructions, or production documentation based on hands-on workflow knowledge
  • Experience independently supporting complex, multi-step laboratory workflows with changing priorities or tight timelines
  • Experience training, mentoring, or onboarding others in laboratory or production processes
  • Hands-on experience using LIMS, ERP, inventory, or lab management systems
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The Company
HQ: Redwood City, 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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