Plasmid Production Manager

The Role:

This position will support Addgene’s plasmid lab production by managing and directing work of lab technicians who intake, process, store, prep and sequencing plasmid DNA. 

• Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of lab technicians whose role is to intake, store, prep and sequence plasmids deposited with Addgene.
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members, ensuring they are up to date with best practices, new techniques, and relevant protocols.
• Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide feedback to team members. 
• Promote collaboration and maintain a positive work environment within the lab. 
• Direct the workflow within the lab, ensuring that all tasks are allocated, prioritized and completed appropriately.

• Provide expert troubleshooting for standard molecular biology issues, equipment malfunctions or experimental challenges that arise during production.
• Lead hiring efforts to ensure the production team is meeting capacity and throughput to align with company strategy and mission.

• Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) are being followed to maintain consistent and reliable results.
• Act as a liaison between lab staff, senior management, and other departments.
• Facilitate regular team meetings to communicate goals, expectations, and project updates.
• Foster a collaborative environment, ensuring that all voices are heard and that team members work cohesively to meet lab goals.

• MS with minimum 2 years of management or mentorship experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with managing individuals including directing work, providing feedback, and conducting performance evaluations
• Understanding of plasmids and experience with molecular biology lab techniques including aseptic technique, bacterial transformation, DNA preparation, and sequencing.
• Ability to coordinate work of a large team completing multiple overlapping tasks in a fast paced environment.
• In-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques and best practices
• Ability to adapt to changing lab priorities, new technologies, or unforeseen challenges, finding innovative ways to manage them.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in team management, including hiring, training, and evaluation of team members.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, proactive with desire for continuous improvement
• Dependable and able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Ability to learn new concepts, processes, and technology quickly
• Familiarity with general computer software, LIMS, Google Workspace, and MS Office
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to different stakeholders (scientists, lab staff, management).

Benefits:

At Addgene, we prioritize our people with comprehensive benefits that support both your work and your life.

Full-time employees receive:

• 100% company-paid benefit package that includes health & dental (extending to family members), life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Twenty days of PTO on top of our winter break closure and company holidays. ‌
• A 403(b) retirement account with a company match of 4% after 2 years of employment. ‌
• Annual professional development stipend
• Annual lifestyle stipend
• Fully paid public transportation for employees who work onsite four or more days per week. ‌
• Onsite yoga classes & wellness reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Annual financial planning one-on-ones with our plan administrator

The Organization:

Addgene is a self-sustaining, thriving nonprofit life sciences organization that was created to help scientists share DNA-based research materials called plasmids. ‌Our mission is to accelerate research and discovery by improving access to useful research materials and information. Since its founding in 2004, Addgene has grown and innovated in order to assist the research community by archiving and sharing useful DNA-based research materials and resources (such as plasmids, viral vectors, and recombinant antibodies) with scientists worldwide. Broad availability of these unique research materials promotes the advancement of research in a wide variety of disciplines, including cancer, heart disease, and neurodegenerative disorders, while increasing collaboration within the scientific community. Learn more here from one of our founders, Melina Fan.

As an “Addgenie”, you will work collaboratively with internal teams to help fulfill this mission, including scientists, software engineers and product developers, renowned customer support teams, scientific content creators, and business development professionals. Together, Addgenies create and enhance opportunities for research scientists to deposit their materials, find products and resources easily on our website, and receive unparalleled support in receiving and expertly using our materials in their own experiments.

Life at Addgene:

Addgene is a truly special place to work. We are an inclusive and welcoming group of people from many backgrounds and perspectives. We believe in flexibility, actively supporting professional development, and a strong work/life balance. We value sharing ideas and feedback with each other and the company. Learn more about Life at Addgene

We also believe it's important to make time for fun, whether it's eating popcorn at our outdoor movie night, sharing cute photos in the #pets slack channel, or sampling whiskeys at our end-of-year social hour. Bookworms, athletes, gamers, parents, foodies, and more will find community in Addgene's events and Slack channels.

Addgene works with a global scientific community in which the best innovations and discoveries come from diverse teams. We continuously learn from and celebrate a variety of perspectives and seek to create an environment where all people can feel heard, respected, and valued.