Laboratory Associate II, Pre-Clinical (Night Shift)

Synthego; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Synthego is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Associate II to join our operations team in Redwood City. You will independently execute established laboratory and production workflows, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate across functions to support production timelines.

The role requires 1+ year of relevant experience, an AA in Chemistry or biotech certification, and knowledge of lab safety and quality protocols.

Qualifications

• AA in Chemistry or biotech-related certification is required.
• 1+ year of experience in manufacturing, production, or laboratory settings.
• Understanding of safety, quality, and production protocols is expected.
• Ability to maintain accurate production documentation and escalate issues when needed.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Independently follow SOPs to set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Execute established laboratory workflows including preparation, processing, and documentation.
• Monitor production work, record results, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Capture production data and maintain documentation per lab and quality standards.
• Review production records for accuracy before handoff or submission.
• Support multiple workflows and adapt to changing priorities.
• Maintain inventory of lab products, reagents, and supplies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to meet production timelines.
• Train or assist team members on lab and production processes when qualified.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Time management

Communication skills

Education

AA in Chemistry

Biotech Certification

Tools

LIMS

ERP

Job description

We are searching for motivated, detail-oriented, and hands-on individuals interested in advancing science through the manufacturing of CRISPR products. As a Laboratory Associate II atSynthego, you will join our operations team and independently execute established laboratory and production workflows.

This role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, adaptability, and working knowledge of laboratory, safety, quality, and production protocols. The Laboratory Associate II is expected to manage routine work with limited guidance, recognize when issues require escalation, maintain accurate production documentation, collaborate cross-functionally, and support the development of other team members through training on assigned processes.

Available Shift and Training Schedule

• Shift: NightShift
• Hours: 10:30pm to 7:00am
• 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.

What You'll Do:

• Independently follow standard operating procedures and departmental protocols to set up,operate, andmaintainlaboratory instruments and equipment

• Execute established laboratory and production workflows with limited guidance, including preparation, processing, documentation, and related production activities

• Monitor and execute production work, make observations, record results, and escalation issues appropriately

• Capture production data accurately andmaintaindocumentation in compliance with laboratory, quality, and organizational standards

• Review routine production records for accuracy and completeness before handoff or submission

• Identifyroutine process or equipment issues and troubleshoot under supervision when appropriate

• Support multiple production workflows and adapt to changing priorities as needed

• Maintain inventory of laboratory products, reagents, and supplies, including material requests and inventory updates as needed

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support production timelines and resolve routine operational needs

• Train or support team members on assigned laboratory and production processes once qualified

About You:

• AA in Chemistry, Biotech Certification, or equivalent relevant work experience

• 1+ year of industry experience within a manufacturing, production, or laboratory environment

• Working knowledge of laboratory, safety, quality, and production protocols

• Understanding of quality concepts and the importance of complete,accurateproduction documentation

• Excellent attention to detail and strong commitment to quality

• Strong time management skills and ability to work independently while knowing when to escalat

• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional partners

• Able to multitask and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced production environment

Nice to Haves:

• Experience improving SOPs, work instructions, or production documentation based on hands-on workflow knowledge

• Experience independently supporting complex, multi-step laboratory workflows with changing priorities or tight timelines

• Experience training, mentoring, or onboarding others in laboratory or production processes

• Hands-on experience using LIMS, ERP, inventory, or lab management systems to support production planning or material tracking

$29 - $31 an hour

15% shift differential will be added for night shift hours.

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 best-in-class CRISPR solutions at scale, empowering agility in life science research and development from discovery through clinical trials. From streamlined approaches to licensing through full technical and regulatory support from our industry-leading experts, Synthego is enabling greater access to CRISPR technology driving to improved outcomes in patient therapeutic treatments.