Research Associate

As a Research Associate in the Process Development group, you will use your skills in molecular biology in the development of NGS products.  Your work will include collaboration  with R&D, manufacturing, information management, and QC teams to support manufacturing and QC processes. You will report to the Director of Process Development and will work cross-functionally with other teams to develop, verify and validate all new processes in this lab based position.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally to gain thorough understanding of new products and transform knowledge into production processes and methods for product production and reagent kit manufacturing.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. ISO 13485) including documentation practices and adherence to protocols
• Execute experimental plans with guidance from experienced scientists. Record & analyze data. Present results & conclusions cogently.
• Test automated process tracking tools as an end user
• Write technical documents including work instructions, batch records, SOP’s and training documents for manufacturing & QC operators
• Learn current product production workflows and provide support/troubleshoot as needed

Qualifications

• BS. or  M.S. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Bioengineering, or related field
• Background in molecular biology techniques including PCR, DNA purification, DNA quantification, molecular cloning, NGS sequencing.
• 0-2 years industrial experience in biotechnology product development and/or technical transfer; ability to support new products initiatives (NPI) and/or continuous process improvements (CPI)  in a biotechnology or life sciences company
• Proficiency with logic, statistical, and formatting functions using GoogleSheets and/or Microsoft Excel
• Experience in automation (e.g. liquid handling) is a plus
• Thrives in fast paced work environment; strong work ethic
• Motivated for both individual and team success

About Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA.

 

At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers.

Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation 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.

San Francisco applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: As of October 24,2021, all Twist Bioscience employees must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.  The company will follow an accommodation process for medical and religious exemptions.