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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

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