Sr Manufacturing Associate
About The Position
The Senior Manufacturing Associate executes and optimizes manufacturing processes for oligonucleotide products while serving as a technical resource for the production team. The role applies advanced laboratory and manufacturing expertise to support high-quality, on-time product delivery, drive continuous improvement, and assist with training and developing team members. It reports to the Production Manager and is part of the operations group. The posting identifies Sunnyvale, California, as the role’s location and describes the role as on-site, while also stating that it is eligible for a remote work arrangement; additional details about remote work will be provided during the interview process.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline, and at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is also accepted.
- Experience with nucleic acid manufacturing, DNA amplification, purification and sequencing workflows, or similar life-science production processes.
- Experience following and improving standard operating procedures (SOPs), with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a laboratory/manufacturing environment, including standing for extended periods.
- Ability to lift, move, or carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Lean Six Sigma certification, such as Green Belt, and process improvement experience.
- Experience in regulated manufacturing environments, such as GMP, ISO, or similar quality systems.
- Experience with automated liquid handlers.
Responsibilities
- Execute and troubleshoot oligonucleotide production workflows, reagent preparation, and related manufacturing processes to meet throughput, quality, and on-time delivery KPIs.
- Train, mentor, and onboard team members while promoting adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety requirements, and quality standards.
- Lead or support investigations into process deviations, quality events, and equipment issues, as well as corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
