Join a dynamic team as a Manufacturing Technician, supporting the production of cutting-edge microfluidics chips for high-resolution spatial biology applications. You will play a pivotal role in manufacturing our innovative spatial biology platforms, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products to researchers and clinicians worldwide. Our transformative technology, Deterministic Barcoding in Tissue for spatial-omics sequencing (DBiT-seq), provides an unprecedented multi-omics atlas of biological systems, integrating microfluidics and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) to map tissue cell architecture with cellular resolution.
ResponsibilitiesPerform precision pipetting, filling, and handling of reagents and solutions for microfluidic chip production.Operate and maintain laboratory and manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with SOPs.Prepare and mix reagents, maintaining accurate records of formulations and batch details.Manage inventory of raw materials and consumables for production.Conduct quality checks to ensure chips meet rigorous performance standards.Document production outcomes and troubleshoot any issues in collaboration with the team.Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to refine and optimize production workflows.Support the scale-up of manufacturing operations to meet increasing product demand.
Essential SkillsProficiency in pipetting and reagent handling, with a keen eye for accuracy and consistency.Experience in biology, molecular biology, PCR, laboratory work, and tissue culture.Understanding of cell biology, molecular techniques, NGS, proteomics, and SOPs.1-2 years of experience in laboratory or production environments, particularly in life sciences or biotechnology.
Additional Skills & QualificationsAssociate or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.Familiarity with GMP or ISO-certified environments.Experience in microfluidics or consumable manufacturing processes.Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
Work Environment
The position is based on-site in New Haven and operates within a laboratory environment from 9am to 5pm.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Haven, Connecticut.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $38.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in New Haven,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 2025.
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