Job Summary:

Zymo Research is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join the Technical Manufacturing and Quality Control Team! This individual will be responsible for manufacturing and/or quality control of Zymo Research’s chemicals, buffers, and other product-related components to ensure consistent product performance under ISO9001 standards.

This position is full-time and is based in the Zymo Research Operations facility in Tustin, California.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Production

• Planning and production of bulk molecular reagents and cells for use in Zymo Research’s products in an aseptic environment
• Perform a variety of hands-on tasks and laboratory skills for product production.
• Maintain inventory of raw materials and finished goods.
• Maintain clear, complete, and accurate accounts of all manufacturing through the appropriate use of Batch Data Records, lab notebooks, summary reports, and work order documentation.
• Interfaces with product managers and other operation managers (manufacturing, supply chain, and shipping) to standardize and optimize production processes.
• Write and review manufacturing SOPs

Product Quality Control

• Initiate and implement appropriate experiments according to the SOP in order to accept or reject the release of product(s) and other related product components. These techniques include, but are not limited to, nucleic acid purification, PCR, and qPCR assays, cloning and transformation, Next-generation sequencing (epigenetics- and microbiome-related), and other molecular biology techniques.
• Ensure products maintain consistent performance by implementing appropriate experiments according to the SOP.
• Analyze quality control experiments results to accept or reject product release.
• Keep a clear, complete, and accurate account of all product quality control testing through the appropriate use of quality control forms and work order documentation.
• Contribute to maintaining and developing processes for improved efficiency in quality control processes.
• Write and review Quality Control SOPs
  

Education and Work Experience:

• A BS degree in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Immunology, Virology, Molecular Biology, or a related field is required.
• Experience performing molecular, biochemical, and cell biology techniques, including PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, gel electrophoresis, cloning, nucleic acid purification etc.
• A proven track record of designing, executing, analyzing, documenting, and troubleshooting laboratory experiments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

About Us:

Since its inception in 1994, Zymo Research has been proudly serving the scientific community by providing innovative, reliable, and high-quality research tools. Whether it's epigenetics, DNA, RNA, microbiomics, or yeast-based research, our philosophy remains the same: To provide the highest quality products in the industry while ensuring they are both simple to use and reliable in their performance. Named a Top Workplace by the OC Register, Zymo Research continues to be a place where employees feel engaged, connected, and energized about their work. If you are passionate about helping people in advancing science and working with awesome teams in a fast-growing company, we want to speak with you!

Compensation:

The estimated hourly range for this position is $22 - $31 per hour at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Zymo Research welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex, age, color, race, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical & mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Location:

Zymo Research Operations, 2911 Dow Ave. Tustin, CA 92780