Manufacturing Associate, NGS TE Production

Twist Bioscience•South San Francisco, CA

6d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Associate, NGS TE, joins Twist Bioscience’s Operations Team in South San Francisco to perform basic molecular biology workflows in a highly automated, high-throughput environment and manufacture custom oligonucleotide products. The role produces custom gene-based products and intermediates according to established standard operating procedures (SOPs), completes manufacturing batch records, and contributes to the daily production schedule. The associate is expected to work independently, maintain an organized and safe work area, uphold process standards, support continuous improvement, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced startup environment. The position works in a team-based, controlled laboratory environment. The listed shift is 2B: Wednesday through Friday and alternating Saturdays, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The role may also require work outside regular hours or a flexible shift as needed.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented.
Good computer skills and comfort using computers for manufacturing work.
Experience with Excel and Word, Jira/Confluence, web-based programs, or similar tools.
Ability to stand for long periods while performing duties.
Ability to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to work outside regular work hours or a flexible shift as needed.

Responsibilities

Manufacture high-quality custom oligo-containing products in a high-throughput manufacturing laboratory according to established SOPs.
Operate robotic laboratory equipment and traditional lab equipment, including bioanalyzers, centrifuges, sealers, thermocyclers, spectrometers, HPLCs, and Next Generation Sequencing equipment.
Perform molecular biology processes and techniques, especially PCR, DNA quantitation and handling, and DNA purification.
Maintain thorough, accurate, and detailed documentation of work in batch records, databases, or other approved formats, including problems and deviations.
Update and write work instructions and documentation.
Work independently and safely, with attention to detail and process consistency.
Document, troubleshoot, and address process deviations.
Package products.
Work in an ISO, GMP, and LEAN manufacturing environment and follow lean manufacturing concepts.
Complete assigned daily tasks to keep manufacturing on track.