Manufacturing Associate II - 6 months Temporary Position

Twist Bioscience•Quincy, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Twist Bioscience is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Manufacturing Associate to support antibody characterization assays and/or purification workflows for in vivo antibody discovery campaigns and high-throughput antibody production, characterization, and developability projects. The position is temporary for six months and is based in Quincy, Massachusetts. It calls for a team-oriented approach, clear and frequent communication, and the ability to work independently. The role offers two shift options: Sunday through Thursday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., or Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Training is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with supervision until the employee can work independently. Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch using a silicon-based DNA synthesis platform, serving customers in areas including health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals, and data storage. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good computer skills, including Excel and Google Drive, and the ability to quickly learn new software applications.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Team-oriented approach, clear and frequent communication, and the ability to function independently.

Nice To Haves

An associate or bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform ELISA titer, primary screening, and secondary screening assays for hybridoma workflows.
Perform Baculovirus Particle ELISA assays.
Perform NanoDSF assays.
Perform High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
Perform SDS-PAGE gel electrophoresis.
Perform Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR; Carterra platform) assays.
Prepare buffers for ELISA, SPR, Hydrophobic Interaction Chromatography (HIC), HPLC, and other uses.
Aliquot materials for protein productions.
Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Assist with inventory management for project materials.
Complete daily assigned tasks to maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
Complete project documentation in accordance with assays performed.
Follow applicable SOPs, protocols, and procedures.
Participate in cross-functional training into other departments, as appropriate.