DNA Synthesis Production Supervisor (CMOS Chips)

Mammoth DS, Inc; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Data Storage seeks a Research Associate to supervise the synthesis production team for its CMOS chip-based DNA synthesis platform. You will work hands-on with scientists and engineers to drive early-stage production for data storage applications.

The role involves leading a small production group, developing SOPs, and analyzing QC data to ensure high-quality DNA samples before shipment. Prior experience with nanotechnologies and DNA synthesis is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; 5+ years industry experience desirable.
• Experience with custom instrumentation and operation of new hardware.
• Experience with automated liquid handlers.
• Experience with solid-phase oligonucleotide DNA synthesis (phosphoramidite/enzymatic).
• Experience with DNA characterization techniques (Qubit, Nanodrop, Bioanalyzer, CE).
• Knowledge of silicon processing or electrochemistry is a plus.
• Understanding micro-scale processes, physics, and surface chemistry development is a plus.
• Self-learner and multi-hat capability in a small team.
• Experience managing and training small groups of researchers and operators.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise CMOS chip-based DNA synthesis production activities.
• Conduct on-chip DNA synthesis runs, including prep, handling, extraction, PCR and encapsulation.
• Lead hardware operations and scale production while expanding the team as needed.
• Develop and analyze QC data; ensure sample quality before shipment.
• Create and implement SOPs for production; train RAs and Operators to execute them.

Skills

People management

Lab supervision

Process improvement

Data analysis

SOP adherence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Molecular Biology or related field

Tools

Automated liquid handlers

DNA analysis tools

PCR/qPCR

LCMS

NGS

Job description

Atlas Data Storage seeks a Research Associate to supervise the synthesis production team for its CMOS chip-based DNA synthesis platform. You will work hands-on with scientists and engineers to drive early-stage production for data storage applications.

The role involves leading a small production group, developing SOPs, and analyzing QC data to ensure high-quality DNA samples before shipment. Prior experience with nanotechnologies and DNA synthesis is preferred.