Laboratory Associate I

Synthego is enabling genome engineering at scale with a blend of scientific instrumentation, industrial automation, and data science. Our team of scientists and engineers are putting multidisciplinary fields together to solve problems that no one field can tackle alone.

We are searching for motivated, enthusiastic, and hands-on individuals interested in advancing science through the manufacturing of our CRISPR regulated products. As a Lab Associate at Synthego, you will join our Clinical operations team and have direct responsibility for the synthesis and purification of our sgRNA products in the INDe and GMP factories. This role requires a strong attention to detail, a desire to learn and adapt to new processes, and familiarity with safe laboratory practices. This role will combine hands-on laboratory protocols with advanced automation to ensure the timely delivery of high quality products to our customers.

Available Shift & Training Schedule

• Shift: Morning Shift (6:30am-3:00pm), 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:

• Operate and verify in the synthesis, purification, and fill/finish operations for clinical grade oligonucleotides by following established SOP's

• Practice continuous improvement by contributing ideas and suggestions to new and existing processes

• Operate complex lab equipment systems to manage product formulation through an automated workflow

• Execute batch production records or protocols independently, efficiently, and in compliance with site and quality management system requirements.

• Handle chemical solutions.

• Print labels for bottles, vials, and boxes

• Package, seal, inventory, and ship products

• Ensure laboratory products and supplies are maintained and stocked

• Capture production data in compliance with site and quality management system requirements

• Collaborate with Supply chain, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, and other cross-functional teams to meet deadlines.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field

• Industry experience in GMP or GLP regulated lab environment preferred

• Great communication skills and able to work with various personalities

• Strong desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, as well as a strong commitment to quality

• Demonstrates ability to work independently and as part of a team, to meet departmental goals

• Must be able to lift/move up to 25 pounds

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods up to four (4) hours at a time

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with oligonucleotides

$27 - $28 an hour

The company does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

About Us

Synthego is a genome engineering company that enables the acceleration of life science research and development in the pursuit of improved human health.

Based on a foundation of engineering and chemistry, Synthego leverages automation and machine learning to synthesize high-quality CRISPR reagents for science at scale. Synthego's mission is to enable agile life science research and development from discovery through clinical trials by providing scientists with comprehensive CRISPR solutions for each phase coupled with full technical and regulatory support from industry-leading experts.

With its technologies cited in hundreds of peer-reviewed publications and utilized by thousands of commercial and academic researchers and therapeutic drug developers, Synthego is at the forefront of innovation, enabling the next generation of medicines by delivering genome editing at an unprecedented scale.