Research Associate, Technology Development

Programmable DNA, the software of Life, is finally here! Twist Bioscience is developing a disruptive Synthetic DNA technology that will change the world, enabling widespread health and sustainability. Synthetic biologists will use our products to engineer how organisms produce cures to diseases, make everyday chemicals by using the atmosphere as the carbon source, enable plants to make their own fertilizers, and to create in-vivo diagnostics that alert us when we are sick, and many more applications.

We are looking for an outstanding Research Associate (RA) to join our team. The Research Associate will support efforts in developing custom DNA-based applications for combinatorial assembly library products. The ideal candidate will be driven and willing to learn new techniques. This position will support projects including high-throughput combinatorial library generation, high-throughput cloning processes, custom molecular biology, NGS-based QC, etc.  The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, be very organized, have excellent molecular biology/biochemistry knowledge and skills, and communicate effectively with peers/management. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Create high quality, combinatorial library-based products in a high throughput lab
• Operation of robotic laboratory equipment and traditional lab equipment (automated liquid handlers, pipettes, bioanalyzers, centrifuges)
• Daily use of traditional molecular biology processes and techniques especially DNA purification, DNA quantification, PCR, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and molecular cloning
• Maintaining thorough, accurate and detailed documentation of all work produced in batch records, databases or other acceptable formats including problems and deviations
• Updating and writing work instructions and documentation
• Ability to work independently and in a safe manner
• Attention to details for process consistency
• Documentation, troubleshooting and addressing process deviations

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• 1-3 years of relevant lab experience and a bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry or related. Experience with basic lab techniques: molecular cloning, and DNA sequencing
• Experience with multiple methods of DNA assembly (restriction enzyme digestion/ligation, golden gate cloning. Gibson assembly)
• Data analysis and visualization skills. 
• Ability to follow work instructions and SOPs to complete goals
• Work cross functionally within the department, and as a team player. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with basic molecular biology techniques
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Be able to follow protocols and detail oriented
• Good computer skills and comfort in using computers 
• Experience with excel and word, Jira/Confluence, web based or similar programs

 

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.

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.