mRNA Manufacturing Intern — Hands-on Lab Experience

GenScript; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 2%

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO (vacation, personal, sick

Commuter benefits

Well-being initiatives

Job summary

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. is hiring for a full-time on-site role in Redmond, WA. The position involves processing DNA, performing enzymatic reactions to produce and purify mRNA, and ensuring strict quality controls throughout production.

You will work in a small cross-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment, with daily collaboration and clear communication with peers and managers. Benefits and stability accompany a strong hands-on biotech focus.

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.

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. 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.

Skills

mRNA experience

PCR experience

HPLC experience

Enzymatic reactions

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or Chemistry

Job description

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. is hiring for a full-time on-site role in Redmond, WA. The position involves processing DNA, performing enzymatic reactions to produce and purify mRNA, and ensuring strict quality controls throughout production.

You will work in a small cross-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment, with daily collaboration and clear communication with peers and managers. Benefits and stability accompany a strong hands-on biotech focus.