Laboratory Associate II, Pre-Clinical (Night Shift)

About the role

The Laboratory Associate II position at Synthego involves advancing scientific research through the manufacturing of CRISPR products. This role requires executing established workflows independently, managing production documentation, and collaborating across teams.

Responsibilities

• Independently follow standard operating procedures and departmental protocols to set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment
• Execute established laboratory and production workflows with limited guidance, including preparation, processing, documentation, and related production activities
• Monitor and execute production work, make observations, record results, and escalate issues appropriately
• Capture production data accurately and maintain documentation in compliance with laboratory, quality, and organizational standards
• Review routine production records for accuracy and completeness before handoff or submission
• Identify routine process or equipment issues and troubleshoot under supervision when appropriate
• Support multiple production workflows and adapt to changing priorities as needed
• Maintain inventory of laboratory products, reagents, and supplies, including material requests and inventory updates as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support production timelines and resolve routine operational needs
• Train or support team members on assigned laboratory and production processes once qualified

Requirements

• AA in Chemistry, Biotech Certification, or equivalent relevant work experience
• 1+ year of industry experience within a manufacturing, production, or laboratory environment
• Working knowledge of laboratory, safety, quality, and production protocols
• Understanding of quality concepts and the importance of complete, accurate production documentation
• Excellent attention to detail and strong commitment to quality
• Strong time management skills and ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional partners
• Able to multitask and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced production environment

Qualifications

• Nice to have: Experience improving SOPs, work instructions, or production documentation based on hands-on workflow knowledge
• Nice to have: Experience independently supporting complex, multi-step laboratory workflows with changing priorities or tight timelines
• Nice to have: Experience training, mentoring, or onboarding others in laboratory or production processes
• Nice to have: Hands-on experience using LIMS, ERP, inventory, or lab management systems to support production planning or material tracking

Skills

• Hands-on experience using LIMS, ERP, inventory, or lab management systems to support production planning or material tracking

Benefits

• 10% shift differential for night shift hours

Pay

• Commensurate with experience

Schedule

• Night Shift: 10:30pm to 7:00am
• Days: Monday - Friday

Training

Training will take up to 3 months. During the training period, you may be asked to temporarily move to a different shift time due to staffing and training needs. After training is complete, you will work the hours/days of the week you were hired for.