mRNA Manufacturing Intern (Full Time)

BioSpace; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. in Redmond, WA is seeking a full-time Biotech Process Technician to work onsite in a fast-paced production environment.

You will process DNA via PCR, perform enzymatic reactions to produce and process mRNA, and purify using HPLC and related techniques. Responsibilities include running quality checks, following SOPs, documenting materials and processes, managing inventory, and ordering materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Chemistry is required.
• Experience with mRNA is a plus.
• Experience with PCR, HPLC, or enzymatic reactions is desired.
• Ability to work as part of a small cross-disciplinary team to accomplish goals.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-demand environment is desirable.
• Ability to communicate with peers and managers in a polite and concise manner is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process DNA via PCR, digestion, and purification to prepare template for in-vitro transcription.
• Perform various enzymatic reactions to produce and process mRNA.
• Purify mRNA using HPLC, spin columns, and other technologies.
• Run quality checks on in-process and final products.
• Follow production SOPs to ensure compliance with validated processes.
• Document all processes and materials used on all products.
• Keep track of inventory using an inventory management system.
• Order materials internally and externally for production use.
• Any other tasks needed as deemed by production manager.

Skills

mRNA experience

PCR

HPLC

enzymatic reactions

team collaboration

communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree Biology or Chemistry related field

Job description

About GenScript

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions. GenScript Biotech Corporation (Stock Code: 1548.HK) is a global biotechnology group. Founded in 2002, GenScript has an established global presence across North America, Europe, the Greater China, and Asia Pacific. GenScript's businesses encompass four major categories based on its leading gene synthesis technology, including operation as a Life Science CRO, enzyme and synthetic biology products, biologics development and manufacturing, and cell therapy. GenScript is committed to striving towards its vision of being the most reliable biotech company in the world to make humans and nature healthier through biotechnology. For more details, welcome to visit our website www.genscript.com.

Position Overview

• Process DNA via PCR, digestion, and purification to prepare template for in-vitro transcription.
• Perform various enzymatic reactions to produce and process mRNA.
• Purify mRNA using HPLC, spin columns, and other technologies.
• Run quality checks on in-process and final products. This includes gel electrophoresis, capillary electrophoresis, RT-PCR, cell expression, HPLC, dot blot, and more.
• Follow production S.O.P.s to ensure compliance to validated processes.
• Document all processes and materials used on all products.
• Keep track of inventory using an inventory management system.
• Order materials internally and externally for production use.
• Any other tasks needed as deemed by production manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Biology or Chemistry related field.
• Experience working with mRNA is a plus.
• Experience with PCR, HPLC, or enzymatic reactions is desired.
• Ability to work as part of a small cross-disciplinary team to accomplish both short term and long term goals.
• Experience successfully working in a fast-pace, high-demand environment is highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate with peers and managers in a polite and concise manner is highly desirable.

Please note that this is a full-time role based onsite in Redmond, WA with lunch provided daily. The hourly pay-rate is $22-$24 per hour.

Please note that we are not looking for candidates that are unable to commit to a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.

Please note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. GenScript/Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform.