Manufacturing Associate (single cell sequencing kits)
About The Position
Parse Biosciences, a QIAGEN company, is a global life sciences company focused on accelerating progress in human health and scientific research. They empower researchers with tools for single cell sequencing, enabling discoveries in areas like cancer treatment, tissue repair, and immune system research. Founded on technology from the University of Washington, Parse has secured significant funding and its products are used in thousands of labs worldwide. Their product portfolio includes various sequencing kits and a data analysis software tool. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with a state-of-the-art facility. As a Manufacturing Associate, you will be a key contributor to Parse's manufacturing expansion. This role involves learning and performing manual and automated production processes for product manufacturing and kitting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, a self-starter, and a team player. This position is crucial for executing and improving manufacturing processes to meet production goals while upholding safety and quality standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or another related field
- 0-2 years of hands-on laboratory experience in a medical device, biotechnology, or academic setting
- Demonstrated proficiency in standard productivity tools such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Curiosity and willingness to adopt emerging technologies, including AI tools, to support task/workflow automation focused at increasing operational efficiency
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Responsibilities
- Manufacture and kit goods in a laboratory environment, maintaining strict adherence to written procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Escalate observations to area management upon identification of potential issues in order to avoid downstream impacts
- Perform scheduled and as-needed cleaning operations to sanitize work area, equipment, and lab supplies
- Verify all required equipment and materials are in the proper condition and disposition status prior to beginning work
- Accurately complete all required work documentation including, but not limited to, entering data into batch records, maintaining cleaning and maintenance logs, and initiating deviations and/or nonconformities
- Assist with maintaining finished goods, work-in-progress, and raw material inventory levels
- Support a safe work environment by following all PPE requirements and identifying any opportunities for improvement
- Propose and perform revisions to procedures, batch records, work instructions, and other training materials to improve workflow and reduce potential for errors
- Interact with support functions such as Quality Control and Supply Chain on activities required for manufacturing and testing
- Perform root cause analyses using techniques such as the 6Ms and 5-whys
- Identify and participate in continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, or operational efficiency.
Benefits
- Medical coverage beginning on the 1st day of the month following your start date
- Dental coverage beginning on the 1st day of the month following your start date
- Vision coverage beginning on the 1st day of the month following your start date
- Rx (prescription) coverage beginning on the 1st day of the month following your start date
- Parse covers 90% of the monthly premiums for employees for medical, dental, vision, and Rx
- Parse covers 60% of the monthly premiums for dependents for medical, dental, vision, and Rx
- A 401(k) program with no waiting period to participate
- Basic life insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Monthly premiums for basic life insurance and short/long-term disability are covered at 100% by Parse
- Flexible spending account (FSA) options for medical expenses
- Flexible spending account (FSA) options for dependent care expenses
- Flexible spending account (FSA) options for commuter expenses
- A transportation program (Seattle only)
- 12 paid holidays annually
- A generous time off policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
