Manufacturing Associate II, Oligo

The role

The Manufacturing Associate II, Oligo executes daily manufacturing operations to produce research- and clinical-grade oligonucleotide products. This role supports production in ISO-classified environments and provides technical guidance to junior personnel.

What you will do

• Review production schedules and calculate material requirements.
• Prepare manufacturing areas, equipment, and materials for cGMP production.
• Execute manufacturing processes following SOPs, batch records, and cGMP requirements.
• Complete batch records, production logs, and equipment records per GDP.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
• Author, review, and revise batch records and SOPs.
• Train and mentor manufacturing personnel.
• Support onboarding and implementation of new equipment and processes.
• Identify and troubleshoot manufacturing process issues and bottlenecks.
• Perform plasmid DNA digestion, in vitro transcription, and purification processes.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a biochemistry, biotechnology, or related manufacturing laboratory environment.
• Experience following, reviewing, and executing SOPs and maintaining manufacturing documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Experience working in a cGMP environment, including ISO Class 7 or ISO Class 8 cleanrooms.
• Experience drafting, revising, and implementing SOPs and batch records.
• Hands-on experience with chemical synthesis and purification processes involving mRNA capping reagents, modified nucleoside triphosphates (NTPs), or other biotechnology raw materials at scales ranging
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment operation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Benefits

• RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.
• Comprehensive medical plans.
• 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 globally.