Job Description

The Production Support Laboratory Assistant will perform tasks associated with supporting the manufacture of modified oligonucleotides in a high-paced environment. The Production Support Laboratory Assistant can be called on to work in any production support shift in the Oligo & Chemical Productions observing ISO 9001 & 13485 regulations as well as GMP practices. This is an entry level role.

Shift 6a.m. -2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

• Performs all assigned job functions per documented procedures as directed by a supervisor.
• Responsible for the restocking of consumables throughout multiple areas.
• Responsible for the disposal of hazardous waste throughout multiple areas.
• Responsible for the cleaning of glassware and other laboratory equipment & spaces.
• Responsible for the archiving of small scale processed oligos.
• Performs monthly, quarterly & semi-annual preventative maintenance on Liquid Handling instruments.
• Preparing instruments to be used in daily production. (Such as: Instrument flushes & calibrations, water carboy filling, refilling bottled reagents, autoclaving)
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with colleagues and cross-functional teams, including EHS, Facilities, Procurement, Production, Material Handling, and Operations
• Stocking inventory to their assigned locations using manual and barcode scanning methods.
• Utilization of inventory tracking systems and reviewing levels of supplies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or equivalent with 2+ years of work experience.
• Self-motivated with the ability to function as a team player.
• Must possess the ability to manage time effectively.
• Must possess the ability to follow detailed directions without difficulty.
• Must be able to work without close supervision.
• Able to multi-task work in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Additional Information

What we offer (US based-employees):

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
• PTO that begins immediately
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!

The typical pay range for this role is:

Minimum: $ 18.00/Hourly

Maximum: $ 33.05/Hourly

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for the California -based position. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as: experience, skills, and location.