Biotechnologist (Gene - Plasmid/Ligation/QC)
TLDR
Perform plasmid extraction, ligation, transformation, and molecular biology QC assays while resolving process challenges and improving production workflows.
About GenScript
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:
• Master's degree or above, 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
Gene Biotechnologist (QC)
Job Responsibilities
- Perform routine quality control testing according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Accurately document testing results and maintain laboratory records.
- Conduct molecular biology assays, including DNA quantification, agarose gel electrophoresis, restriction digestion, endotoxin testing, and other QC-related analyses.
- Perform product aliquoting, labeling, and final preparation before product release according to established procedures.
- Review and verify laboratory test results to ensure products meet quality specifications before release.
- Report quality issues promptly and assist in deviation investigations and root cause analysis.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure a clean, safe, and organized working environment.
- Collaborate with Production and other departments to support smooth manufacturing operations.
- Follow laboratory safety requirements and company quality management procedures.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities and complete other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences, or related disciplines.
- Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
- Candidates with laboratory internship or relevant working experience are welcome, but experience is not required.
- Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided.
Preferred Skills
- Basic knowledge of molecular biology techniques such as PCR, DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, or DNA analysis.
- Strong attention to detail and quality awareness.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Responsible, proactive, and willing to learn.
- Able to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
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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.
Benefits
On-the-job training
Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided.
Equity Compensation
a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
Flexible Work Hours
flexible spending and health savings accounts
Health Insurance
medical, dental, and vision insurance
Peer recognition programs
peer-to-peer recognition programs
Paid Parental Leave
paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment
Paid Time Off
a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays
Wellness Stipend
well-being initiatives
GenScript is a global biotechnology group that offers a comprehensive range of services including life science contract research, enzyme production, biologics development, and cell therapy. With a presence in key markets across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, GenScript empowers biotech and pharmaceutical companies with advanced technologies to support drug development from discovery through to commercialization.
- Founded
- Founded 2002
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- biotechnology
- Funding stage
- Public
- Stock ticker
- Publicly traded (1548.HK)