Manufacturing Specialist I: DNA Sequencing & QA

Insync Staffing Inc.; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Insync Staffing Inc. in Hayward, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist I to provide technical and process support to the manufacturing team, helping achieve production goals while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

The role supports continuous improvement, troubleshooting, and documentation within a regulated manufacturing environment, with a Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm schedule and a 6+ month duration. Prior experience with MES, eDHR, and SOPs is desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong attention to detail, organized, and ability to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related STEM field.
• Experience working with SOPs, DHRs, ECOs, GLP/GMP environments.
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Experience with clinical or diagnostic instrumentation (DNA sequencing preferred).

Responsibilities

• Analyze production data to identify trends and recommend improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Identify process discrepancies and collaborate with Process Engineering and Lifecycle Management (LCM) teams.
• Support validation activities, including execution of protocols and maintaining validated systems.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for MES and eDHR systems during development and change management.
• Create and update quality documentation (SOPs, work instructions, pFMEAs, validation reports, batch records, test methods).
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Support internal audits and assist with corrective actions and audit responses.
• Perform testing on next-generation DNA sequencing instrumentation following established procedures.
• Troubleshoot non-conformances and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve product issues.
• Track and report instrument failures and product defects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Biology/Chemistry/Physics or related STEM

Tools

SAP

Job description

Insync Staffing Inc. in Hayward, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist I to provide technical and process support to the manufacturing team, helping achieve production goals while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

The role supports continuous improvement, troubleshooting, and documentation within a regulated manufacturing environment, with a Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm schedule and a 6+ month duration. Prior experience with MES, eDHR, and SOPs is desirable.