Manufacturing Supervisor, NGS TE Production

The role

The Manufacturing Supervisor, NGS TE Production will manufacture custom gene products in a high-throughput manufacturing lab. You will oversee production staff, lead troubleshooting, and manage workflows according to SOPs.

What you will do

• Manufacture high-quality custom gene products according to established SOPs
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and detailed documentation in batch records and databases
• Operate semi-automated and automated lab equipment
• Track metrics on product quality using physical and functional test methods
• Apply scientific principles to problem-solve and troubleshoot test results
• Identify production problems and recommend solutions for protocols and processes
• Support continuous cost and process improvement initiatives
• Maintain and calibrate select lab equipment
• Lead shift pass-down efforts and prioritize workflows
• Review and verify production batch records and manufacturing documents

Required qualifications

• A.S. or B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry
• Minimum of 5 years of lab experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience operating liquid handlers such as Hamilton and Tecan
• Experience with sample tracking software and interfaces between robotic instrumentation and LIMS/MES systems
• Experience working in ISO, GMP, and LEAN manufacturing environments and applying lean manufacturing concepts
• Excellent scientific computation and data analysis skills
• Experience assessing current processes and techniques and implementing procedural improvements
• Experience leading small teams in a laboratory environment
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to stand for long periods while performing duties
• Ability to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs

Nice to have

• Experience with instrumentation for PCR, cell-based cloning, miniprep extraction, and purification

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Generous benefits package

About the company

Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch using a silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform. The company works in fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage.