Production Associate

Production Associate Production Associate Elegen 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. We are seeking a Production Associate, passionate about advancing biology to help execute our daily manufacturing processes under minimum supervision. As a part of our operations team, you will play a central role in bringing our groundbreaking technology for scalable production of long, perfect synthetic DNA to market. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, dedicated, and driven candidate looking to join a uniquely innovative, rapidly moving, high impact start-up. In addition to working on cutting edge technology, 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. Essential

Responsibilities: Lab Execution: Indecently execute production operations according to defined procedures in a high throughput lab while maintaining product quality and reliability. Liquid Handler: Operate automated laboratory equipment including liquid handlers, high throughput DNA analyzers, thermocyclers, and DNA sequencers to ensure the timely manufacturing of synthetic DNA. LIMS: Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of production runs and deviations in appropriate information management systems and batch records. Documentation: Draft and review manufacturing SOPs, work instructions, and production batch records. Lab Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and minor troubleshooting of production equipment. Inventory & Shipping: Perform production inventory management and prepare product for final shipment. Weekend Support: Ability to work 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday - Saturday to maintain production continuity. Essential Candidate Profile: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field. Either recent graduates or have experience in a manufacturing environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Preferred Candidate