What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Production Scientist position at GenScript?
About GenScript
GenScript Biotech Corporation (Stock Code: 1548.HK) is a global biotechnology group. Founded in 2002, GenScript has an established global presence across North America, Europe, the Greater China, and Asia Pacific. GenScript's businesses encompass four major categories based on its leading gene synthesis technology, including operation as a Life Science CRO, enzyme and synthetic biology products, biologics development and manufacturing, and cell therapy.
GenScript is committed to striving towards its vision of being the most reliable biotech company in the world to make humans and nature healthier through biotechnology.
About ProBio
ProBio proactively provides end-to-end CDMO service from drug discovery to commercialization with proactive strategies, professional solutions and efficient processes in cell and gene therapy (CGT), vaccine, biologics discovery and antibody protein drug to accelerate drug development for customers. ProBio’s total cell and gene therapy solution covers CMC of plasmid and virus for IND filing as well as clinical manufacturing and commercial manufacturing. In terms of plasmid service, ProBio supports the most clinical approvals for CGT drugs including mRNA vaccines, CAR-T in China. It is also the first GMP manufacturing platform to provide in vitro transcription (IVT) template linearized plasmids for mRNA vaccines and has supported several mRNA vaccine global enterprises to obtain clinical approvals. In terms of viral vector service, ProBio has a stable and high-yield viral vector platform.
Position: Associate Production Scientist
Location: Piscataway, New Jersey
Report to: Production Manager, Integrated DNA Chip
Role Description
We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking associate scientist to join a cross-disciplinary team to help us develop and support advanced oligonucleotide synthesis technologies and applications. The candidate will play a key role in our production team providing support to both routine and investigatory laboratory activities. Knowledge of oligonucleotide synthesis chemistry, hybridization assays, PCR and qPCR techniques, and next-generation sequencing are desirable, but training will be provided as well. Position will also include primary responsibility over maintaining critical inventory by monitoring usage rates and actively producing inventory using proprietary technology and methodology. Level of the position will be commensurate with the qualifications of the final candidate.
Key Responsibilities
GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.
GenScript Biotech Corporation (Stock Code: 1548.HK) is a global biotechnology group. Founded in 2002, GenScript has an established global presence across North America, Europe, the Greater China, and Asia Pacific. GenScript's businesses encompass four major categories based on its leading gene synthesis technology, including operation as a Life Science CRO, enzyme and synthetic biology products, biologics development and manufacturing, and cell therapy.
GenScript is committed to striving towards its vision of being the most reliable biotech company in the world to make humans and nature healthier through biotechnology.
About ProBio
ProBio proactively provides end-to-end CDMO service from drug discovery to commercialization with proactive strategies, professional solutions and efficient processes in cell and gene therapy (CGT), vaccine, biologics discovery and antibody protein drug to accelerate drug development for customers. ProBio’s total cell and gene therapy solution covers CMC of plasmid and virus for IND filing as well as clinical manufacturing and commercial manufacturing. In terms of plasmid service, ProBio supports the most clinical approvals for CGT drugs including mRNA vaccines, CAR-T in China. It is also the first GMP manufacturing platform to provide in vitro transcription (IVT) template linearized plasmids for mRNA vaccines and has supported several mRNA vaccine global enterprises to obtain clinical approvals. In terms of viral vector service, ProBio has a stable and high-yield viral vector platform.
Position: Associate Production Scientist
Location: Piscataway, New Jersey
Report to: Production Manager, Integrated DNA Chip
Role Description
We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking associate scientist to join a cross-disciplinary team to help us develop and support advanced oligonucleotide synthesis technologies and applications. The candidate will play a key role in our production team providing support to both routine and investigatory laboratory activities. Knowledge of oligonucleotide synthesis chemistry, hybridization assays, PCR and qPCR techniques, and next-generation sequencing are desirable, but training will be provided as well. Position will also include primary responsibility over maintaining critical inventory by monitoring usage rates and actively producing inventory using proprietary technology and methodology. Level of the position will be commensurate with the qualifications of the final candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform array-based oligonucleotide synthesis on GenScript’s CMOS semi-conductor synthesis platform.
- Perform QC operations on GenScript products including PCR and hybridization assays.
- Perform additional pre and post synthesis operations associated with the production of GenScript products.
- Follow and update key SOP documents as needed. Maintain production records.
- Conduct routine lab maintenance procedures.
- Contribute observations and experience to production team to optimize and improve processes.
- Manage critical inventory levels and proactively schedule and conduct production of critical materials
- Produce and maintain manufacturing records according to ISO9001 regulations and as per QMS
- Provide additional support as we expand the scope of our technology.
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Chemistry related field with 2 years of hands-on experience. Master’s degree a plus.
- Working knowledge of oligonucleotide synthesis
- Experience with surface chemistry techniques and electrochemistry desirable
- Good grasp of basic molecular biology techniques including PCR, qPCR, array-based hybridization assays, and NGS.
- Familiarity with vacuum instrumentation and surface coating/modification techniques highly desirable
- Ability to work as part of a small cross-disciplinary team to accomplish both short term and long term goals.
GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.
