Associate Production Scientist Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in biotechnology is seeking a dedicated Associate Production Scientist to join their innovative team. This role focuses on developing and supporting advanced oligonucleotide synthesis technologies, where you'll engage in both routine and investigatory laboratory activities. You'll be responsible for performing synthesis on cutting-edge platforms, conducting quality control operations, and managing critical inventory. The company is committed to fostering a collaborative environment, providing training, and supporting your professional growth. If you're passionate about biotechnology and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or Chemistry with 2 years of hands-on experience.
• Working knowledge of oligonucleotide synthesis and molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform oligonucleotide synthesis and QC operations on products.
• Manage critical inventory levels and maintain production records.

Skills

Oligonucleotide synthesis

PCR

qPCR

Hybridization assays

Molecular biology techniques

Electrochemistry

Surface chemistry techniques

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Chemistry

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

CMOS semi-conductor synthesis platform

Vacuum instrumentation

Job description

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.

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.