mRNA Manufacturing Intern (Full Time)

Responsibilities

• Process DNA via PCR, digestion, and purification to prepare template for in‑vitro transcription.
• Perform various enzymatic reactions to produce and process mRNA.
• Purify mRNA using HPLC, spin columns, and other technologies.
• Run quality checks on in‑process and final products (gel electrophoresis, capillary electrophoresis, RT‑PCR, cell expression, HPLC, dot blot, etc.).
• Follow production SOPs to ensure compliance to validated processes.
• Document all processes and materials used on all products.
• Keep track of inventory using an inventory management system.
• Order materials internally and externally for production use.
• Perform any other tasks as deemed by the production manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Chemistry‑related field.
• Experience working with mRNA is a plus.
• Experience with PCR, HPLC, or enzymatic reactions is desired.
• Ability to work as part of a small cross‑disciplinary team to accomplish short‑ and long‑term goals.
• Experience successfully working in a fast‑pace, high‑demand environment is highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate with peers and managers in a polite and concise manner is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match that vests fully on day one.
• Paid parental leave after three (3) months of employment.
• Paid time off policy including vacation, personal, sick, floating holidays, and company holidays.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Legal assistance.
• Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Well‑being initiatives.
• Peer‑to‑peer recognition programs.

Pay

Hourly pay‑rate: $22‑$24 per hour.

Schedule

Full‑time, onsite position in Redmond, WA; 40 hours per week; lunch provided daily.