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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking entry-level Laboratory Manufacturing Associates to support hands-on production in two laboratory manufacturing departments: Oligo Manufacturing and RNA Reagents Manufacturing. These roles are ideal for candidates with a scientific background who enjoy working with lab equipment, following detailed procedures, and producing accurate documentation.

• Prepare materials, supplies, and equipment for daily production activities
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, and quality requirements
• Perform hands-on laboratory production tasks following detailed workflows
• Operate basic lab equipment (e.g., pipettes, centrifuges) and learn additional equipment as trained
• Accurately document production activities and maintain required records
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant laboratory work areas
• Support production workflows and changeovers as needed
• Recognize and report equipment issues or process deviations
• Complete required company, safety, quality, and role-specific training
• Collaborate with supervisors and teammates to meet production schedules
• Perform other duties as assigned

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Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Oligo Manufacturing: Support oligonucleotide synthesis, purification, and processing under supervision. Follow detailed production sequences and maintain high attention to detail for specialized workflows.
• RNA Reagents Manufacturing: Support general reagent production, inventory and stock management, cycle counts, and ERP data entry as trained.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related field — or equivalent relevant experience
• 0–3 years of experience in laboratory, biotech, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments; candidates from high-volume, procedure-driven backgrounds (e.g., food production, barista work) may be considered if combined with appropriate scientific education or lab skills
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to accurate documentation
• Experience or comfort following SOPs, work instructions, safety procedures, and quality standards
• Eagerness to learn, coachability, and ability to work collaboratively in a small team
• Comfortable spending most of the workday onsite in a laboratory environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods
• Basic problem-solving and accountability for following procedures reliably

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Preferred / Bonus Qualifications

• Hands-on pipetting experience from coursework, research, or prior lab work
• Exposure to oligonucleotide or nucleic acid workflows, cGMP, or cleanroom environments (ISO Class 7/8) — a plus for Oligo Manufacturing
• Experience with reagent preparation, purification support, ERP systems, or inventory cycle counts — a plus for RNA Reagents Manufacturing
• Prior experience using lab equipment and performing hands-on procedures

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Compensation, Schedule & Duration

• Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour (weekly pay + benefits)
• Duration: 6-month contract with strong potential for extension or conversion
• Schedule: Monday–Friday; start times typically 6:00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. (shift assignment based on experience, training needs, and team coverage)
• Training: Initial 1–2 weeks focused on SOP review, training, and shadowing

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Location & Logistics

• Worksite: Onsite in La Jolla, CA (Sorrento Valley area) — candidates must be local and able to work predominantly in a laboratory environment
• Attire: Laboratory attire while on-site; casual attire allowed outside the lab
• Note: These are hands-on laboratory roles producing liquid reagents rather than assembly/packaging positions

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Additional Info

• These are entry-level roles best suited for candidates with ~0–3 years relevant experience or a related scientific degree. Candidates with significantly more experience may be overqualified.
• Confidential Client provides training on ERP systems, inventory procedures, and department-specific production processes.
• Candidates from food service or production backgrounds may be considered only when combined with relevant scientific education or lab skills.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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