Manufacturing Associate - Reagent Production

Scorpion Therapeutics; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Manufacturing Associate for a high-throughput biotech production environment in Wilsonville, OR. You will handle reagents and execute molecular biology workflows to support product manufacturing.

You will operate automation (Hamilton robots, sequencers), perform PCR and DNA quantitation, and ensure accurate documentation. The role requires a biology degree, lab/manufacturing experience, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
• Relevant laboratory or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Operate laboratory equipment and automation (e.g., Hamilton robots, sequencers).
• Perform PCR.
• DNA quantitation and purification.
• Cloning and maintaining detailed documentation.
• Troubleshoot process deviations and package products for shipping.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Atlassian

Job description

Role:

Manufacturing Associate in a high-throughput biotech production environment, responsible for reagent handling, molecular biology workflows, and product manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• operate laboratory equipment and automation (e.g., Hamilton robots, sequencers)
• perform PCR
• DNA quantitation
• purification
• cloning
• maintain detailed documentation
• troubleshoot process deviations
• package products for shipping

Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field
• relevant laboratory or manufacturing experience preferred
• proficiency in molecular biology techniques
• strong attention to detail
• good communication and computer skills (Excel, Word, Atlassian)

HighValue:

• DNA synthesis
• high-throughput manufacturing
• molecular biology workflows
• automated liquid handling
• GMP and ISO compliant environment
• start-up culture

Location:

Wilsonville, OR; shift Wednesday-Saturday, 7:00am-5:30pm; flexibility for additional hours as needed.