Research and Development Specialist Job Description

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Research and Development Specialist

Twist Bioscience - South San Francisco, CA

Research and Development Specialist

Regular contributions:

- Library preparation and sequencing of in-house samples following a defined protocol

- Performing analytical measurements of synthesis material

- Operating a variety of liquid handling tools for various steps in sample processing

- Reagent preparation in and out of glove boxes.

- Operating chemical handling equipment inside the chemical fume hood

- qPCR bench work for quantitative analysis of synthesis material

- Operation of other analytical hardware after training

- Supporting hazardous waste management

- Assist Senior Biologists and Chemists as directed to support workflow

- Data recording and tracking the quality of reagents, generating scientific reports as needed.

- Routinely populating tracking sheets and run logs (example: library prep, LCMS, sequencer) to help communication and planning out a workload

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree, no research experience required; work experience of working in industrial or clinical settings is preferred

- Pipetting and bench work experience is required

- Biochemistry/Engineering knowledge is nice to have.

- Ability to stand for long durations, lift heavy objects in the lab, walk from lab to lab for various operations

About Twist Bioscience

Twist 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.

At 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.

Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law.

The base cash compensation for this California-based role is below. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for bonus, equity, and a generous benefits package. Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate skill, experience, expertise, and location and may vary from the amount listed above. Compensation may be different in other locations.

San Francisco Bay Area Pay Range

$73,000-$91,000 USD