mRNA Manufacturing Intern (Full Time)
GenScript
Redmond, WAFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
This is a full-time, on-site position at GenScript in Redmond, WA.
Key Responsibilities
- Process DNA via PCR, digestion, and purification to prepare template for in-vitro transcription.
- Perform various enzymatic reactions to produce and process mRNA.
- Purify mRNA using HPLC, spin columns, and other technologies.
- Run quality checks on in-process and final products, including gel electrophoresis, capillary electrophoresis, RT-PCR, cell expression, HPLC, and dot blot.
- Follow production S.O.P.s to ensure compliance to validated processes.
- Document all processes and materials used on all products.
- Keep track of inventory using an inventory management system.
- Order materials internally and externally for production use.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the production manager.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- PCR
- HPLC
- Enzymatic reactions
- DNA processing
- In-vitro transcription
- mRNA purification technologies
- Gel electrophoresis
- Capillary electrophoresis
- RT-PCR
- Cell expression
- Dot blot
- S.O.P.s
- Inventory management system
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a Chemistry related field.
- Experience working with mRNA is a plus.
- Experience with PCR, HPLC, or enzymatic reactions is desired.
- Ability to work as part of a small cross-disciplinary team.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-demand environment is highly desirable.
- Ability to communicate with peers and managers in a polite and concise manner is highly desirable.
Hourly pay-rate: $22-$24 per hour.
Lunch is provided daily.