- Design experimental plans, perform studies, and analyze large data sets to optimize production processes for improving product performance (efficiency, throughput, cost, and quality).
- Collaborate in process transfer for commercial scale manufacturing, partner with the Production, Automation and Software teams to troubleshoot process and method, take part in corrective and preventive actions.
- Create QC methods and procedures, conduct on-the-job-training for manufacturing and QC operators.
- Authorize technical documents, including work instructions, batch records, SOPs and training materials, and maintain compliance with good documentation practices.
- BA, or MS with 5+ years in molecular biology, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, or a PhD in one of the above fields, with 3+ years of hands-on molecular biology experience in assay, product, and/or process development.
- Experience with nucleic acid purification, quantification and qualification, molecular cloning, PCR, and NGS sequencing.
- Experience in developing, executing, analyzing, and documenting robust multivariate experiments (DOE) and statistical data analysis (using statistical software such as JMP)
- Experience with implementing and troubleshooting processes on liquid handlers and other automated equipment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience supporting new products initiatives (NPI), continuous process improvements or production sustaining in a biotechnology or life sciences company.
- Knowledge of synthetic biology techniques and synthetic biology applications.
- Understanding of process improvement methods.
- Team player with experience of cross-functional collaborations.
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
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Scientist - Process Development - San Carlos, United States - Elegen
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionElegen is blazing a path towards a biology-based economy with a highly innovative approach to DNA synthesis that delivers an industry leading length of 7kb in 7 business days with a 99.999% per base accuracy. Our multidisciplinary team of best-in-class biologists, chemists, hardware, and software engineers apply cutting-edge technologies and methods to solve critical bottlenecks in synthetic biology workflows to help our customers in pharma, biotech, agbio, and biomanufacturing streamline their work and realize the full potential of programmable biology.
This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing company at an early stage and to have an impact on the development of its products, markets, processes, people, and culture.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and self-driven professional looking to join a uniquely innovative, rapidly moving, high impact start-up. In addition, you will help us establish a strong culture of mutual respect, integrity, and collaboration while working alongside some of Silicon Valley's best scientists and engineers.
We are seeking an intensely passionate Scientist to become one of the founding members of our Process Development and Improvement team.
As a part of our team, this has an important role in characterizing, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes for scalable production of long synthetic DNA using our revolutionary gene synthesis technology.
Key Responsibilities:
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
Salary and Benefits:
The annual base salary compensation for this role, if based in California is: $110,000 - $125,000. Compensation may be different in other locations. Final compensation also includes bonus, equity and benefits. Specific offer packages are determined by multiple factors, including candidate skill, experience, expertise, and location.
✓ Healthcare ✓ Dental ✓ Vision ✓ Learning Allowance
✓ 401K ✓ Flexible PTO ✓ Short Term Disability ✓ Fitness Allowance
About The Company:
Founded and led by Dr. Matthew Hill and located in San Carlos, CA, Elegen is well-capitalized by top life science investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, 8VC, and KdT. The company is advised and staffed by leading biotechnology scientists and entrepreneurs, including Dr. Marc Unger, inventor of the NanoflexTM valve, and former CSO of Fluidigm. Dr. Hill has a PhD from Stanford and a proven track record of advancing innovative technologies from invention to commercial success. Over eight years in his previous role as VP of R&D at a leading molecular diagnostics company, he co-invented and launched five precision molecular diagnostic products, including a best-in-class noninvasive prenatal test used by millions. These products earn more than $350 million per year in revenue and enabled an IPO.
Elegen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Elegen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law. All applicants have rights under the following Federal Employment Laws:
