What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate III position at Elegen?
Elegen is blazing a path towards a biology-based economy with a highly innovative approach to DNA synthesis that delivers an industry leading length of 7kb in 7 business days with a 99.999% per base accuracy. Our multidisciplinary team of best-in-class biologists, chemists, hardware, and software engineers apply cutting-edge technologies and methods to solve critical bottlenecks in synthetic biology workflows to help our customers in pharma, biotech, agbio, and biomanufacturing streamline their work and realize the full potential of programmable biology.
We are seeking a Production Associate passionate about advancing biology to help execute and improve our manufacturing processes. As part of our operations team, you will play a central role in bringing our groundbreaking technology for the scalable production of long, perfect synthetic DNA to market.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, dedicated, and driven candidate looking to join a uniquely innovative, rapidly moving, high-impact start-up. In addition to working on cutting-edge technology, you will help us establish a strong culture of mutual respect, integrity, and collaboration while working alongside some of Silicon Valley's best scientists and engineers.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Execute production operations according to defined procedures in a high-throughput lab while maintaining product quality and reliability.
- Operate automated laboratory equipment, including liquid handlers, high-throughput DNA analyzers, thermocyclers, and DNA sequencers.
- Accurately document production runs and any deviations in the appropriate information management systems and batch records.
- Drafting and reviewing manufacturing SOPs, work instructions, and production batch records.
- Conduct routine maintenance and minor troubleshooting of production equipment.
- Manage production inventory management and prepare products for final shipment.
- Perform lab cleaning tasks.
- Work collaboratively to meet short/medium/long-term goals efficiently and reliably.
- Communicate effectively, including possible mitigation options, when tasks or projects cannot be completed.
- Identify problems and offer possible resolutions and actions.
- Able to independently resolve routine issues.
Essential Candidate Profile :
- An associate's degree with 4–6 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, or a related field with 2–4 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with the operation of liquid handling robots.
- Experience with PCR, nucleic acid purification, and NGS library prep.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work Saturday or Sunday
- Willingness to work night shifts
Preferred Candidate Qualifications:
- Experience with data tracking via LIMS system.
- Experience with bacterial cell culture (E. coli or yeast) and plasmid cloning.
- Experience in a startup environment, with the ability to anticipate change, adapt quickly, and maintain organization.
Salary and Benefits:
The annual base salary compensation for this role, if based in California, is: $83,000 - $95,000. Compensation may be different in other locations. Final compensation also includes bonus, equity, and benefits. Specific offer packages are determined by multiple factors, including candidate skill, experience, expertise, and location.
✓ Healthcare ✓ Dental ✓ Vision ✓ Learning Allowance
✓ 401K ✓ Flexible PTO ✓ Short Term Disability ✓ Fitness Allowance
✓ Long Term Disability ✓ Parental Leave Program ✓ Commuter Benefits
About The Company:
Founded and led by Dr. Matthew Hill and located in San Carlos, CA, Elegen is well-capitalized by top life science investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, 8VC, and KdT. The company is advised and staffed by leading biotechnology scientists and entrepreneurs, including Dr. Marc Unger, inventor of the Nanoflex™ valve, and former CSO of Fluidigm. Dr. Hill has a PhD from Stanford and a proven track record of advancing innovative technologies from invention to commercial success. Over eight years in his previous role as VP of R&D at a leading molecular diagnostics company, he co-invented and launched five precision molecular diagnostic products, including a best-in-class noninvasive prenatal test used by millions. These products earn more than $350 million per year in revenue and enabled an IPO.
Elegen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Elegen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law. All applicants have rights under the following Federal Employment Laws:
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
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