DNA Production and Lab Operations Lead

Syntax Bio; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company in the United States is looking for a detail-oriented leader for the DNA Production and Lab Operations role. The successful candidate will spend 80% of their time on Cellgorithm Production, focusing on managing samples and improving efficiency through automation. Candidates should possess a strong background in biological sciences with relevant lab experience. Skills in microbial culture and nucleic acid analysis are essential, and competency in lab automation tools is a plus. Please apply via email with your CV and relevant information.

Qualifications

• BS in biological sciences or a relevant field with 3+ years lab experience.
• MS in biological sciences or a relevant field with 1+ years lab experience.
• Experience with lab automation tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Order and QC plasmid constructs from 3rd party vendors.
• Prep plasmid constructs for experiments.
• Design experiments to improve Cellgorithm Production efficiency.

Skills

Microbial culture

Isolation and QC of nucleic acids

Plasmid DNA library prep & sequencing

Analysis of plasmid sequencing data

Education

BS in biological sciences or relevant field with 3+ years lab experience

MS in biological sciences or relevant field with 1+ years lab experience

Tools

Hamilton

Opentrons

Job description

Syntax is looking for an organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, curious, communicative, inclusive, proactive leader for the DNA (Cellgorithm) Production and Lab Operations role. 80% of the candidate’s time will be allocated to Cellgorithm Production, with the remaining 20% being spent on Lab Operations responsibilities. The candidate must be able to follow established protocols with minimal supervision, take ownership of a project or task, demonstrate initiative and creativity in problem solving and have good time management skills. The candidate must also pay attention to details, recognize and communicate opportunities to improve on protocols, be okay with repetitive tasks and enjoy structure.

Responsibilities

• Order and QC plasmid constructs from 3 rd party vendors
• Prep plasmid constructs as needed for company-wide experiments
• Manage hundreds of samples at a time and juggle the demands of a multidisciplinary team
• Design and implement experiments to reduce the cost and improve efficiency of the Cellgorithm Production process using automation and/or coding workflows
• Maintain up to date knowledge of advancements in the field of molecular biology and associated laboratory techniques and technologies
• Organize and present DNA production/QC pipeline status and other experimental results at regular lab meetings
• Maintain accurate, well-organized experimental records
• Share knowledge about protocols or training for equipment when needed
• Manage general lab operations (ordering & receiving reagents and consumables, inventory management etc.)
• Participate in the generation and revision of SOPs

Qualifications

BS in biological sciences or a relevant field with 3+ years lab experience

or

MS in biological sciences or a relevant field with 1+ years lab experience

Skills required

• Microbial culture
• Isolation and QC of nucleic acids
• Plasmid DNA library prep & sequencing
• Analysis of plasmid sequencing data

Nice to haves

• Experience with lab automation (Hamilton, Opentrons)
• Experience using AI tools for research, data analysis, and building workflows
• Mammalian cell culture

Please email [e-mail] attaching your CV, other information you want us to know, and craft the subject line with your name and the title of this job.

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