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Sr Supervisor, Library Production

Twist Bioscience
Location
USA - South San Francisco, CA
Posted
15 days ago
Department
Operations & Manufacturing
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field
  • 7+ years of minimum lab experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably regulated, or equivalent education and experience
  • Strong background in molecular biology techniques including PCR, DNA/protein purification, DNA quantification, and cell-based cloning
  • Thorough experience operating liquid handlers such as Hamiltons and Tecans, and other semi-automated/automated lab equipment
  • Experience with sample tracking software such as LIMS/MES systems, especially when integrated with liquid-handling robots
  • Experience working within an ISO, GMP, LEAN manufacturing environment
Nice to have
  • Experience with lab automation at scale in a high-throughput manufacturing setting
  • Experience with variant library construction workflows
  • Experience using MES systems in addition to LIMS
What the job really is

The Sr Supervisor for Library Production at Twist Bioscience will lead a team in the manufacture of bespoke library products, ensuring quality and compliance throughout the production process. Responsibilities include overseeing production planning, managing team performance, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with quality leaders. The role also involves operating lab equipment, tracking production metrics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits
  • Eligible for bonus
  • Equity
  • Generous benefits package
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary listed, but a range is provided for the San Francisco Bay Area
  • Role involves a significant amount of documentation and compliance work, which may not appeal to all candidates
  • High level of responsibility for team performance and production quality may require strong leadership skills
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