About this mRNA Associate Manufacturing Scientist I role at GenScript/ProBio
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 is seeking an mRNA Associate Manufacturing Scientist I to join our team in Seattle, WA.
Position Overview:
- Conduct DNA processing through PCR, digestion, and purification techniques to ready templates for in-vitro transcription.
- Execute diverse enzymatic reactions as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to generate and refine mRNA.
- Employ High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), spin columns, and LiCl precipitation for the purification of mRNA.
- Adhere strictly to validated processes outlined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during the production phase.
- Rigorously document all processes and materials employed for each product, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 regulations.
- Maintain inventory records through an advanced inventory management system
- Facilitate the procurement of materials for production through internal and external channels.
- Undertake any additional tasks as assigned by the production manager to contribute to the seamless operation of the production process.
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.
- Ability to quickly and accurately perform tasks in high repetition.
- 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.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance/ Vision Insurance/ Dental Insurance
- 401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- New Child Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Company Holidays per year
- Paid Sick Days (earned based on hours worked)
- Compassionate Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
- Float day
- Personal days
- Free colleague meals during shift
Compensation:
Salary range: $55,000 – $65,000 total compensation, including bonus, depending on experience and qualifications.
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.
