Temporary Manufacturing Associate I, Oligo

The role

You will support daily production operations by performing basic production tasks, preparing equipment and materials, and executing routine workflows. This role involves working under close supervision within ISO-classified manufacturing spaces to produce research and clinical-grade components.

What you will do

• Reviews daily production tasks and follows established procedures for material preparation, equipment set-up, and execution of routine processes.
• Assists in preparing production areas for cGMP project initiation or changeover.
• Documents production activities by accurately completing forms, logs, and batch-related records in compliance with GDP.
• Operates and cleans equipment following established instructions and escalates equipment issues or deviations.
• Supports execution of batch records and follows SOPs.
• Participates in training and completes required cGMP and company training within defined timelines.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment by following SOPs and housekeeping expectations.
• Communicates progress, issues, and observations to supervisors or senior associates.
• Collaborates with Manufacturing Associate II staff and other support groups to ensure workflow alignment.
• Performs basic oligo synthesis, purification, processing steps, and associated documentation with supervision.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in life science field or related field or equivalent experience
• Experience with executing SOPs
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail-oriented
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks

Nice to have

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology
• 1+ years of experience in a Biochemistry manufacturing laboratory
• Exposure in a cGMP/ ISO 7/ ISO 8 clean room environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Potential to be a part owner through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans
• Comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options
• Fertility & family planning assistance
• Additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance
• Retirement contributions
• Holidays & Paid Time Off

About the company

Maravai LifeSciences provides products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing. They serve biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies to deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics.