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This role builds on our Research Associate II position and calls for someone who is an independent, vigilant, and detail-driven scientist who can both execute hands-on production work and help optimize the processes that bridge R&D and operations. \nYou will perform manual production steps for workflows that have not yet been fully automated, while partnering closely with R&D scientists and operations to vet new processes before and during their transfer into manufacturing. This person should be able to run experiments independently, communicate effectively, and optimize processes to drive CPI and NPI success, executing experiments that deliver high-quality end products for our customers. The work can vary between DNA and protein work, so the ability to learn new techniques and methodologies quickly is a real asset.\nKey Responsibilities\nIndependently design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments, escalating when plans fall outside established protocols.\nSupport the build-out and vetting of new processes ahead of launch, working closely with R&D scientists, automation engineers, operators, and LIMS developers to confirm a process is ready for production.\nPerform manual experiments with the intention of automating them for production processing of new or in-development workflows, helping fulfill early access orders while automation is still being built out.\nIdentify process gaps, bottlenecks, and risks before they reach manufacturing, and help implement optimizations.\nServe as a vigilant check on process quality, catching inconsistencies or at-risk steps and raising them before they affect downstream production or customer orders.\nSupport the writing of work instructions and training materials for manufacturing operators.\nOperate a range of automated and manual lab equipment to execute experiments and production runs.\nSupport testing & validating Twist's LIMS platforms to generate, track, and analyze data.\nCollect, analyze, and summarize data, and communicate findings clearly across cross-functional teams.\nMentor and train others on new processes and best practices.\nMaintain thorough, organized, and audit-ready experimental and production records.\nQualifications and Required Skills\nB.S. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a closely related field, with at least 4 years of relevant industry or research experience; or an M.S. in a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience.\nStrong, hands-on background in molecular biology techniques, DNA or protein purification, DNA quantification, PCR, enzymatic and or cell-based assays, including antibody characterization assays.\nDemonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound scientific judgment with minimal day-to-day direction.\nComfortable partnering cross-functionally with R&D and operations, as well as automation engineers, LIMS developers, and R&D scientists to support building and vetting new processes.\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present data clearly and work effectively across teams.\nAble to prepare technical documents, including SOPs, data summaries, and technical or analytical reports.\nComfortable working in a LEAN manufacturing or controlled laboratory environment, including supporting manual processing ahead of automation.\nSelf-motivated and detail-oriented, with a track record of catching issues before they escalate.\nExperience mentoring or training other lab staff.\nPreferred Skills\nExperience working with lab automation.\nExperience with SQL and/or JSON.\nExperience using LIMS systems.\nExperience working with antibodies.\nExperience supporting new product or process launches, including Early Access or limited-release programs.\nFamiliarity with manufacturing lab environments.\nAbout Twist Bioscience\nTwist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA.\nAt Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers.\nTwist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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