Laboratory Associate II, Pre-Clinical (Night Shift)
About The Position
Synthego is seeking motivated, detail-oriented, hands-on individuals to advance science through the manufacturing of CRISPR products. The Laboratory Associate II joins the operations team and independently performs established laboratory and production workflows. The role calls for strong attention to detail, sound judgment, adaptability, and working knowledge of laboratory, safety, quality, and production protocols. The associate manages routine work with limited guidance, recognizes when issues need escalation, maintains accurate production documentation, collaborates across functions, and supports development of other team members by training them on assigned processes. The position is scheduled for the night shift, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. Training may take up to three months, and the employee may temporarily work a different shift during training because of staffing and training needs. Once training is complete, the employee will work the schedule for which they were hired.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Chemistry, a biotech certification, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- At least one year of industry experience in 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 a strong commitment to quality.
- Strong time-management skills and the 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.
- Ability 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.
Responsibilities
- 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 production work, make observations, record results, and escalate issues appropriately.
- Accurately capture production data and maintain documentation in accordance 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
