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Manufacturing Technician (M/F)

Employer
DNA Script
Location
San Francisco, CA
Start date
Nov 26, 2021

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Discipline
Manufacturing & Production, Manufacturing/Mechanical
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
Biotech Bay

Job Details

Opportunity and challenges

We are looking to assemble a team of best-in-class, innovative and passionate people. We want to gather their talents and skills to achieve one goal: unlock the power of “DNA-write”. We offer the opportunity of joining a dynamic, international and highly skilled team in a pioneering startup. Our Next-Hour DNA Synthesis platforms not only have the potential to change the way the world makes and uses synthetic DNA, but also to accelerate the rate of discovery by delivering upon the promise of same-day results.

DNA Script is actively searching for a Manufacturing & Procurement Technician who will be primarily responsible for the preparation of kits under good laboratory practices. This role will include inventory follow up, execute products preparation to build the kits with full traceability and interact with R&D teams to support customer demands. In addition, she/he will be responsible for procurement of all necessary items for kits production.

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing company and to have a large impact on developing a technology that will have far-reaching impact across biological sciences.

The position will be US based, in the South San Francisco, California office.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare buffers, solutions, and other kit components following approved protocols, including the use and safe handling of hazardous chemicals, data input and record keeping
  • Use approved analysis techniques to characterize and ensure quality of synthesis reagents and products
  • Work with supply chain team and our ERP (NetSuite) to optimize packaging and shipments, eliminating back orders
  • Maintain inventory for laboratory and manufacturing operations @ SSF site
  • Maintain finished goods inventory, work in process and raw materials; recommend material orders as needed to maintain stocks for production
  • Monitor, qualify, and maintain calibration of laboratory instrumentation used for manufacturing
  • Participate in planning activities pertaining to kit production
  • Help in writing all QC procedures in coordination with Paris office QA team
  • Perform reagent manufacturing, logistics planning and other tasks as necessary in a laboratory environment
  • Assist in assembly and packaging of reagents and consumables for both domestic and international shipment
  • Procure and receive materials to support kit production and shipping
  • Execute tasks under approved SOPs, document production using batch records and contribute to improving overall quality in operations
  • Contribute to development and execution of incoming inspection of received goods and stability tests
  • Work under the supervision of Manufacturing Operations management

Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related field.
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience is preferred
  • Experience working in laboratory
  • Experience working under GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) and following good documentation and compliance practices
  • Experience with laboratory safety procedures and documentation
  • Detail oriented and meticulous attention to detail
  • Willingness to take/accept new responsibilities and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Miscellaneous

  • Start date: Q3 2021
Recruitment process
  • Phone interview with the hiring manager
  • Day interview with manager, cofounders, HR and the team
  • References Check
  • Timing: 2-3 weeks

Company

DNA Script is a leading company in manufacturing de novo synthetic nucleic acids using enzymatic DNA synthesis (EDS) technology. The company aims at accelerating innovation in life science and technology through the decentralization of rapid, on demand and high-quality DNA synthesis. DNA Script's approach leverages nature's billions of years of evolution in synthesizing DNA to set a new standard for customizing nucleic acid synthesis thus accelerating discovery in genetics, genomics, and synthetic biology. Discovery disciplines with profound impacts upon humanity such as biopharma, translational genetics and even molecular information storage all start with synthetic DNA. The company has recently initiated the commercialization of its first EDS powered platform, the SYNTAX system. 

To date, DNA Script has raised over $315M of financing, with leading investors such as Coatue Management, Fidelity Management and Research, Catalio Capital Management, Casdin Capital, LSP, Bpifrance Large Ventures, Danaher, Illumina Ventures, Agilent, Merck Ventures, Sofinnova Partners, Kurma Partners, T Rowe Price, Baillie Gifford and Eurazeo. 

DNA Script also partners on technology and product development with leading organizations such as DARPA, IARPA, Moderna Therapeutics, GE Research, Illumina, the Broad Institute, Harvard University, Institut Pasteur and the French Department of Defense.

DNA Script has its research and manufacturing facilities headquartered in Paris, France, and is in the process of expanding its commercial and development teams in South San Francisco.

Opportunity and Challenges 

We are looking to assemble a team of best-in-class, innovative and passionately eager people.  We want to gather their talents and skills to achieve one goal: unlock the power of “DNA-write.” We offer the opportunity of joining a dynamic, international, and highly skilled team in a pioneering startup. Our DNA On Demand platform not only has the potential to change the way the world makes and uses synthetic DNA, but also to accelerate the rate of discovery by delivering upon the promise of same-day results.

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing company and to have a large impact on developing a technology that will have far-reaching impacts across biological sciences.
 

French office: 67 avenue de Fontainebleau, 94 270 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre

US Headquarters: 2001 Junipero Serra Blvd. Suite 400, Daly City, CA 94014, USA

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Company info
Website
Phone
650-457-0844
Location
2001 Junipero Serra Blvd. Suite 400
Daly City
CA
94014
United States

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