Production Manager (primary Assembly)

elegen

Menlo Park, CA, United States
Base: $120,000 - $145,000; bonus/equity: included;...
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Bachelor's degree in molecular biology or biotechnology
2+ years lead production experience in life sciences
Experience with oligo synthesis, cloning, and gene synthesis
** Elegen is seeking a Production Manager to oversee their Primary Assembly processes in Menlo Park, CA, focusing on efficiency and scalability. The ideal candidate will possess experience in life sciences manufacturing, particularly with oligo synthesis and liquid handling systems, and will lead a small team while driving process improvements. **

Job Summary

  • Elegen is seeking a dynamic Production Manager to champion the efficiency and scalability of their Primary Assembly processes in a rapidly moving start-up environment.
  • The role involves leading a small team of production associates, managing batch execution, and collaborating cross-functionally to introduce innovations that enhance product robustness.
  • Candidates will receive a competitive compensation package including healthcare, equity, flexible PTO, and a learning allowance alongside a base salary ranging from $120,000 to $145,000.

Matching Summary

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** Elegen is seeking a Production Manager to oversee their Primary Assembly processes in Menlo Park, CA, focusing on efficiency and scalability. The ideal candidate will possess experience in life sciences manufacturing, particularly with oligo synthesis and liquid handling systems, and will lead a small team while driving process improvements. **

Salary

Base: $120,000 - $145,000; Bonus/Equity: Included; Benefits: Healthcare, Dental, Vision, 401K, Flexible PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology or Biotechnology
  • 2+ years lead production experience in life sciences
  • Experience with oligo synthesis, cloning, and gene synthesis
  • Proficiency with liquid handlers like Bravo, Tecan, Hamilton
  • Experience managing production batches and personnel schedules
  • Knowledge of LIMS, Jira, and Confluence tools
  • Ability to provide weekend on-call support

Nice-to-have

  • Basic bioinformatics and coding experience for data management
  • Experience operating PCR and NGS library prep devices
  • Previous experience in startup environments
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with automation optimization

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • 2+ years lead production experience
  • Weekend availability required

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