Reagent Manufacturing Associate

Bionano • San Diego, CA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Bionano is looking for a talented, versatile Reagent Manufacturing Associate that will support all areas of consumables production, primarily sample and reagent formulation. This position will specialize in recovering and preparing megabase-long DNA to run on the Saphyr and Stratys platforms. This position requires meticulous attention to detail and ability to follow and repeat a protocol precisely and consistently. The candidate must be a fast learner, well-organized and have excellent communication skills and work well with a team. This position is based in our San Diego headquarters.

Requirements

• Experience with GMP compliant documentation systems. Able to read, understand, and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures, cGMP’s (current Good Manufacturing Practices), and other government regulations.
• Able to be accurate, attentive to details, and to work with limited supervision and independently or within a team environment.
• Proficient computer skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel) and general database usage.
• Experience with sterile techniques and accurate pipetting skills.
• Ability to perform tasks that are monotonous & physically demanding in lab environment (e.g. repetitive pipetting, labeling, and capping/uncapping tubes).
• Education (Level and field of study) required: Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline, preferably in biology molecular biology, or biochemistry.
• Years relevant/ total work experience: 0-1 year of experience in reagent formulation in a cGMP production environment.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications required/ preferred:N/A
• Leadership Responsibility (Direct/ Indirect): N/A

Responsibilities

• Prepare cell culture and samples to support labeled and unlabeled DNA samples for use in research, product development, production, and field service (50%).
• Produce reagents and consumables following manufacturing batch records and standard operating procedures (25%).
• Prepare kit and package reagents and consumables (5%).
• Prepare reagent standard operating procedures and batch records and conduct in-process and final testing of reagents and consumables (5%).
• Control and maintain inventory of reagent materials in formulation lab (5%).
• Validate new and existing equipment and perform general maintenance and/or calibration and cleaning of all formulation equipment and space (5%).
• Other duties as assigned (5%).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level