Sr Supervisor, Vector Production

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Sr Supervisor to join our Vector Production Team in Wilsonville, Oregon. This role is critical in ensuring the efficient, accurate, and timely production of high-quality Vector products and custom orders to meet the diverse needs of our clients and partners. The Sr Supervisor will oversee all aspects of production, from initial planning and execution to quality control and delivery across all shift-schedules. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a strong commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of Manufacturing Associates involved in Vector production and custom request activities.
• Manage team performance by setting goals, providing constructive feedback, conducting regular performance reviews, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Oversee the entire Vector production process, from raw material handling to final product delivery.
• Work with R&D to scale up new catalog vector constructs and processes.
• Ensure production activities are carried out in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements (e.g., cGMP).
• Manage the execution of complex and non-standard production orders, including process development, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Assess feasibility of new orders and provide technical evaluation along with estimated turnaround time (TAT)
• Monitor production yields, efficiency, and quality metrics, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure all production activities adhere to the highest standards of quality and compliance, including cGMP regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments, including Research and Development, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Project Management, to ensure seamless production operations.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• B.S. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a closely-related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant industry or research experience in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or a closely-related field.
• Must have a strong background in molecular biology techniques including purification (DNA and protein), DNA quantification, PCR, enzymatic and cell based assays, and molecular cloning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Respectful and open to others' views; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Proficient in writing and communicating in English. Able to present data effectively.
• Able to prepare documents including data summaries, technical and analytical reports.
• Comfortable working in a LEAN manufacturing / controlled laboratory environment.
• Self-motivated and passionate about delivering world-class DNA-based products.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with lab automation
• Experience with high-throughput manufacturing and molecular biology techniques
• Experience using LIMS and google sheets
• Experience working with complex plasmid design is highly desirable

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