Biotechnologist (Gene - Plasmid)

Responsibilities

Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies; Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment; Leading the resolution of technical challenges encountered across various platforms within the group, including process optimization, equipment troubleshooting, and handling production process anomalies, ensuring rapid problem closure and facilitating the smooth progress of production/R&D tasks; Independently completed experiments related to plasmid extraction, perform screening for positive colonies, sequencing, strictly follow the SOP; Track and analyze On-Time Delivery (OTD) and other operational KPIs to identify improvement opportunities; Maintain a strong understanding of gene synthesis, plasmid extraction sequencing, and related production workflows; Support continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and delivery performance

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office and various professional gene synthesis software, with excellent data analysis skills; Proactively seek business growth points and innovation opportunities, drive continuous process optimization and efficiency improvement within the team, possess lean manufacturing knowledge, and have a growth mindset; Strong organizational, management, and coordination skills, as well as the ability to handle unexpected events; Excellent service awareness, strong execution and communication skills, and strong ability to work under pressure; Alignment with the company culture, strong teamwork ability, a strong sense of responsibility, and honesty and trustworthiness; Available to work 8-hour shifts, 5 days a week, with 2 rest days that may not always fall on weekends

Nice to have

Master's degree or above, with a background in bioengineering, pharmaceutical engineering, molecular biology, or a related field preferred; Strong technical problem-solving skills preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one; Paid parental leave after three (3) months of employment; Paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays; Flexible spending and health savings accounts; Life and AD&D insurance; Short- and long-term disability coverage; Legal assistance; Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance; Commuter benefits; Well-being initiatives; Peer-to-peer recognition programs