Laboratory Associate I, Pre-Clinical

Synthego; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Synthego is seeking a Lab Associate to support synthesis and purification of gRNA products in our Research Use Only and GMP factories. You will join our growing operations team and have direct responsibility for the synthesis and purification of our gRNA products.

The role requires strong attention to detail, a desire to learn and adapt to new processes, and familiarity with safe laboratory practices. This position offers hands-on lab work combined with advanced automation to ensure timely

Qualifications

• AA in Chemistry or biotech certification.
• 0-1 year of industry manufacturing experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Excited to work in a dynamic startup.
• Experience with LIMS and Google Suite is a plus.
• Familiar with safe laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Supports daily lab operations by following SOPs to set up, operate, and maintain instruments.
• Monitors lab work to ensure compliance with standards.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory products and supplies.
• Operates automated robotic systems to manage liquid products in workflow.
• Purification of oligonucleotides.

Skills

Oligonucleotide production

Google Suite

LIMS

Robotic systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

AA in Chemistry

Biotech Certification

Relevant experience

Tools

LIMS

Google Suite

Job description

We are searching for motivated, enthusiastic, and hands‑on individuals interested in advancing science through the manufacturing of our CRISPR products. As a Lab Associate at Synthego, you will join our growing operations team and have direct responsibility for the synthesis and purification of our gRNA products in the Research Use Only factory and GMP factory.This role requires a strong attention to detail, a desire to learn and adapt to new processes, and familiarity with safe laboratory practices. This role will combine hands‑on laboratory protocols with advanced automation to ensure the timely delivery of high quality products to our customers.

• Shift:DayShift
• Hours:6:30am to 3:00pm
• Days:Monday - Friday
• Training:Training will take up to 3 months. During the training period you may be asked to temporarily move to a different shift time due to staffing and training needs. After training is complete, you will work the hours/days of the week you were hired for.

• Supports daily laboratory operations by following standard operating procedures and departmental protocols to set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment
• Monitors lab work to ensure compliance with set laboratory and organization standards
• Responsible for maintaining inventory of laboratory products and supplies
• Coordinate, perform, troubleshoot, and document laboratory instrumentation events, communicating updates to the broader team.
• Synthesize oligonucleotides by following established SOPs
• Operate complex automated robotic systems to manage liquid products through a highly automated workflow
• Purification of Oligonucleotides
• Tubing and plating of guide work orders

• AA in Chemistry, Biotech Certification, or relevant work experience
• 0-1 year of industry experience within the manufacturing/production environment
• Self-motivated individual with attention to detail
• Excited to work in a dynamic start-up environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Able to multitask and prioritize work effectively

• Strong knowledge of Oligonucleotide production
• Experience with LIMS, lab management
• Experience with Google Suite

Our Mission

Synthego® is a pioneering force in the biotechnology industry, dedicated to advancing the frontiers of CRISPR cell and gene therapies through cutting‑edge CRISPR technology and expertise. Our mission is to provide unparalleled access to CRISPR solutions at scale, empowering applications from Discovery to Clinic. Driven by a visionary approach, we strive to accelerate the therapeutic development process with best-in‑class CRISPR solutions, simplified licensing & expert guidance, driving the adoption and success of CRISPR‑based therapies to benefit all patients.