Laboratory associate job description

Synthego enables genome engineering at scale with a blend of scientific instrumentation, industrial automation, and data science. Our team of scientists and engineers are putting multidisciplinary fields together to solve problems that no one field can tackle alone.

We are searching for motivated, enthusiastic, and hands-on individuals interested in advancing science through the manufacturing of our CRISPR products. As a Lab Associate at Synthego, you will join our growing operations team and have direct responsibility for the synthesis and purification of our gRNA products in the Research Use Only factory and GMP factory. This role requires strong attention to detail, a desire to learn and adapt to new processes, and familiarity with safe laboratory practices. This role will combine hands-on laboratory protocols with advanced automation to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products to our customers.
Shifts Currently Available:

Day Shift (6:30am - 3:00pm) - Tuesday through Saturday OR Sunday - Thursday
Swing Shift (2:30pm - 11pm) - Tuesday through Saturday

*This role is onsite. You must be able to commute to our Redwood City location.
What You'll DoSynthesize oligonucleotides by following established SOP's Practice continuous improvement by contributing ideas and suggestions to new and existing processes Operate complex robotic systems to manage liquid product through a highly automated workflow Mix, store, and dispose of chemical solutions Print labels for bottles, vials, and boxes Package, seal, inventory, and ship products Ensure laboratory products and supplies are maintained and stocked Capture production data in compliance with site and quality management system requirements
About YouAA in Chemistry, Biotech Certification, or relevant work experience0-6 months years of industry experience within the manufacturing/production environment Great communication skills and ability to work with different personas Strong desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral), as well as a strong commitment to quality Demonstrates ability to work independently and as part of a team, to meet departmental goals Must be able to lift/move up to 25 pounds Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods up to four (4) hours at a time
Company Perks & BenefitsCompetitive salary Generous equity at a rapid growth company Medical, dental, and vision benefits 401k PlanFree catered lunches and dinners with fully stocked kitchen & snacks Onsite GymDaily Shuttle bus to & from San FranciscoPaid parental leave Flexible paid time off Learning and Development resources
About Us

Synthego is a genome engineering company that enables the acceleration of life science research and development in the pursuit of improved human health.

The company leverages machine learning, automation, and gene editing to build platforms for science at scale. With its foundations in engineering disciplines, the company's platforms vertically integrate proprietary hardware, software, bioinformatics, chemistries, and molecular biology to advance basic research, target validation, and clinical trials.

By providing both commercial and academic researchers and therapeutic developers with unprecedented access to cutting-edge genome engineering, Synthego is at the forefront of innovation, accelerating the development of truly engineered biology.

About Our Client: Our client diagnostic results reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve health care management. The world leader in providing diagnostic service is seeking bright and professional candidates to join their team.

Position: Lab Assistant
Location: ­­­­­­ Memphis, TN 38141
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Schedule - Tuesday – Saturday 4pm – 12: 30am

Bachelors Degree required. 2 - 3 years' laboratory experience or two years of college courses in biological sciences or chemistry required. Covid Vax is not required for this role.

Work Experience: • 2 - 3 years laboratory experience preferred

Job Duties:

The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance. • Computer skills: word processing skills using Windows based software (Word, Excel, etc.) • Other automation skills helpful • Typing skills desirable, Key Word Search

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Medical/Dental

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Referral Bonuses

Childcare reimbursement

If you are not a good match for the position detailed above, we will keep your resume in our database for future opportunities. Visit us online at allmedical.Com/healthcare-staffing to learn more about our company and to view additional openings in your area.

About Us: Every day All Medical Personnel helps exceptional people like you find positions with outstanding medical and healthcare organizations. Whether you desire the flexibility and diversity of temporary assignments or are seeking a full-time career challenge, we can help you find the perfect position where your skills and experience will be appreciated and showcased. Our clients include local medical offices, regional hospitals, and Fortune 1000 businesses nationwide.

External Applicant Instructions
Please upload your resume/CV for automatic population of information to your Kean application.Your contact information, work experience and education will be automatically filled in. Please review all fields - you will need to verify that the data is accurate.In the “My Experience” section, you will find a resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and any other supporting documents you may wish to submit.

Center for Clinical Laboratory Science and Pandemic Research
CLIA Lab Associate Director

As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kean University has established a new interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Laboratory Science and Pandemic Research (CLSPR or Center) with a broad mission to help create and sustain a preeminent, nationally recognized program of education and research in clinical diagnostics and pandemic research. Within the Center, a CLIA-certified clinical diagnostic laboratory opened in December 2020 in partnership with Union County, NJ. This laboratory is located in the STEM building on the Union campus. A full-time Associate Director is being sought to oversee laboratory operations and the long-term expansion of its diagnostic services and research program. The University is seeking an Associate Director, but with appropriate qualifications, a successful candidate may be considered for the role of CLIA Lab Director. The relevant qualifications for CLIA Lab Director are listed in Chapter 45 of NJ State Board of Medical Examiners Law (N.J.S.A. 45:9-42.7) as well as Subchapter 2 of Chapter 44, Chapter IV of the State Sanitary Code.

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of the Center and the supervision of the Medical Director of the CLIA-certified Kean Diagnostic Laboratory (KDL), the CLIA Lab Associate Director is responsible for coordinating day-to-day operations of the facility, including all aspects of organization, planning, evaluation and management of technical staff. As a member of the core management team in the New Jersey Center for Science, Technology and Mathematics, the CLIA Lab Associate Director will work with the Executive Director of CLSPR and the Medical Director of the KDL to provide support and leadership for the KDL Lab. The Associate Director will also support the overall mission of CLSPR's academic/research programs in molecular diagnostics. The CLIA Lab Associate Director will also promote the growth and expansion of KDL testing services and the R&D of novel clinical diagnostic tests.

The Associate Director will ensure that: 1) the laboratory provides quality services in all aspects (i.e., pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic phases) of diagnostic test performance; 2) the physical and environmental systems in the laboratory are maintained and that employees are safe from physical, chemical and biological hazards from day-to-day; and 3) a continuous quality control, assurance and improvement program for all clinical testing products is developed and implemented on a routine basis. The opportunity to teach courses related to subject areas of expertise may also be available. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications: A terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Sc.D., M.D., D.O., D.D.S.) is required in a relevant field of chemical, physical, biological, medical or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution and three years of experience working in a clinical laboratory, with at least two years of that experience being in a supervisory capacity is required. A combination of equivalent education and experience may be determined by the university. Preferred qualifications include: a minimum of five years of experience in a clinical laboratory; experience that leads toward qualifying for certification as a High-complexity Clinical Laboratory Director (HCLD) including New Jersey Certification Standards for HCLD; experience with COVID-19 testing workflows; and clinical laboratory discipline(s) of molecular diagnostics, microbiology, chemistry and/or public health microbiology. Certifications are a plus, including those by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG), the American Board of Pathology (ABP) or the American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC). Teaching experience at the post-secondary level is highly desirable.

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, external candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. If you are unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for medical or religious reasons, you may submit a request for an exemption. If you are approved for an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, you will be required to be tested for COVID-19 by the University on a regular schedule. All employees are expected to follow the University's current health and safety protocols for COVID-19 and any procedures/protocols created through additional correspondence.

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

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