Plasmid Maxiprep Associate Scientist, Molecular Biology Production

Responsibilities

• Production Operations
• Support daily plasmid Maxiprep production activities, including transformation, clone selection, culture expansion, harvesting, plasmid extraction, purification, endotoxin reduction, and product delivery.
• Ensure all production activities comply with SOPs, quality standards, safety requirements, and company policies.
• Monitor production schedules and order progress to ensure timely delivery of customer orders.
• Assist in troubleshooting production issues and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Support equipment operation, maintenance coordination, and production readiness.
• Contribute to production efficiency, quality improvement, and turnaround time optimization.
• Order Management & Cross-Functional Coordination
• Track order progress throughout the production process and identify potential risks to delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with QC, Logistics, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and other functions to ensure smooth order execution.
• Support production scheduling, prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Communicate production status updates and escalation items to management in a timely manner.
• Participate in cross-functional discussions to support operational decision-making.
• Team Support & Leadership Development
• Support Supervisors in daily team coordination and workforce management.
• Assist with task assignment, workload balancing, and operational support.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job support to team members.
• Participate in onboarding and training of new employees.
• Support development of standardized work practices and training materials.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team environment.
• Act as team support lead when required or during Supervisor absence.
• Continuous Improvement & Quality
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, throughput, and operational performance.
• Support 5S implementation, visual management, and standard work practices.
• Assist in SOP updates, process optimization, and standardization activities.
• Utilize Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to investigate production issues.
• Support deviation investigations and CAPA implementation.

Requirements

• Education
• Master's Degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related scientific discipline.
• Demonstrated interest in laboratory operations, production management, and leadership development.
• Advanced degrees are a plus.
• Experience in molecular biology, biotechnology manufacturing, biopharmaceutical production, or related laboratory operations is preferred.
• Experience with plasmid Maxiprep production, fermentation, purification, or related processes is preferred.
• Experience in employee training, project coordination, or team support is preferred.
• Supervisory or production management experience is a plus.
• Candidates with strong learning agility, leadership potential, and scientific background are encouraged to apply.
• Strong understanding of plasmid production processes and laboratory operations.
• Hands-on experience in plasmid extraction, purification, or related workflows is preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple

Benefits

Additional Information

About GenScript GenScript Biotech Corporation (Stock Code: 1548.HK) is a global biotechnology group. Founded in 2002, GenScript has an established global presence across North America, Europe, the Greater China, and Asia Pacific. GenScript's businesses encompass four major categories based on its leading gene synthesis technology, including operation as a Life Science CRO, enzyme and synthetic biology products, biologics development and manufacturing, and cell therapy. GenScript is committed to striving towards its vision of being the most reliable biotech company in the world to make humans and nature healthier through biotechnology. Job Overview The Plasmid Maxiprep Associate Scientist is a key role within the Plasmid Production organization, responsible for supporting daily production operations, order management, team coordination, and continuous improvement activities. This position is designed for individuals with strong technical aptitude, leadership potential, and a desire to develop into future supervisory roles. Experienced production professional or high-potential candidate with strong learning agility and scientific background are encouraged to apply. Working closely with Supervisors and Managers, the successful candidate will participate in plasmid Maxiprep production operations, production planning, cross-functional coordination, quality system execution, and team development, while supporting efficient, high-quality, and on-time delivery of customer orders. The estimated salary range is $60,000 - $75,000, depending on experience.

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