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Biotechnologist (Gene - Plasmid/Ligation)

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Perform plasmid-related experiments (extraction, colony screening, sequencing) following SOPs; maintain lab equipment and supplies; troubleshoot processes and equipment; track OTD and KPIs; support continuous process improvements and production/R&D workflows; follow safety and shift schedule requirements.
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Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.


Gene Biotechnologist (Plasmid)

Job Responsibilities:
• Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies 
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment 
• Leading the resolution of technical challenges encountered across various platforms within the group, including process optimization, equipment troubleshooting, and handling production process anomalies, ensuring rapid problem closure and facilitating the smooth progress of production/R&D tasks. 
• Independently completed experiments related to plasmid extraction, perform screening for positive colonies, sequencing, strictly follow the SOP. 
• Track and analyze On-Time Delivery (OTD) and other operational KPIs to identify improvement opportunities. 
• Maintain a strong understanding of gene synthesis, plasmid extraction sequencing, and related production workflows. 
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and delivery performance. 

Qualification:

• Diploma or Bachelors Degree, with a background in bioengineering, pharmaceutical engineering, molecular biology, or a related field preferred. 
• Strong technical problem-solving skills preferred. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and various professional gene synthesis software, with excellent data analysis skills. 
• Proactively seek business growth points and innovation opportunities, drive continuous process optimization and efficiency improvement within the team, possess lean manufacturing knowledge, and have a growth mindset. 
• Strong organizational, management, and coordination skills, as well as the ability to handle unexpected events. 
• Excellent service awareness, strong execution and communication skills, and strong ability to work under pressure. 
• Alignment with the company culture, strong teamwork ability, a strong sense of responsibility, and honesty and trustworthiness. 
• Available to work 8-hour shifts, 5 days a week, with 2 rest days that may not always fall on weekends 


Gene Biotechnologist (Ligation)

Job Responsibilities: 

•    Operation and ensuring the completion of assigned daily experimental tasks for the ligation team (includes both linearization and ligation and transformation)
•    Operation of experimental technology: Perform daily operation of tasks and any equipment with strict accordance to relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the role 
•    Be responsible for the arrangement of the daily order sheet, sorting out and summarizing the schemes that need to be done on the day, recording the reagents/products that need to be prepared 
•    Record all experimental data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility
•    Monitor and report the status of all delegated experiments and tasks, ensuring that any handover of incomplete experiments, abnormality analysis and daily order status report is thoroughly conveyed to the supervisor or handed over to relevant personnel
•    Monitor equipment status daily and report back to the team’s supervisor should abnormalities occur
•    Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and 
•    Be responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly environment, and to provide suggestions to the supervisor on 5S improvement and maintenance
•    Provide support for the team’s optimization and innovation projects
•    Be responsible for any other tasks the supervisor assigns
•    Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies

Qualification:
•    Bachelor's Degree in a relevant scientific discipline, such as life sciences, biological chemistry etc
•    Some familiarity in the use of various laboratory equipment and instrumentation
•    Able to work under pressure of tight timelines
•    Good technical and problem-solving skills
•    Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accurate and precise work
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively
•    Available to work 8-hour shifts, 5 days a week, with 2 rest days that may not always fall on weekends


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Benefits:

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.

 

Please note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. GenScript/Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform. 

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