TEMPORARY CONTRACTOR - Manufacturing Associate, DNA Synthesis : Sunday - Wednesday, Swing Shift
Ansa Biotechnologies · Emeryville, CA
Posted 14 days ago · $29.70-41.25
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Ansa Biotechnologies's roles stay open a median of 36 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Ansa Biotechnologies's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Ansa Biotechnologies
- moderate 2 stale, 1 reposted of 8 open
- Hiring momentum
- 12 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Ansa Biotechnologies's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Ansa Biotechnologies.
About this role
As a Manufacturing Associate at Ansa Biotechnologies, you will work on developing and utilizing automated systems for DNA synthesis, contributing to the acceleration of synthetic biology applications. Your day-to-day tasks will include starting, purifying, and shipping custom DNA products, preparing reagents, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to scale manufacturing processes. This temporary contractor position requires working four ten-hour shifts from Sunday to Wednesday.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Ansa Biotechnologies as an employer.
What you need
- Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with molecular cloning and bacterial cell culture
- Working knowledge of liquid handling robots (e.g., Hamilton, Tecan, Agilent Bravo)
- Experience following SOPs and directions for both simple and highly complex processes
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a multidisciplinary environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to demonstrating kindness, respect, and collaboration with diverse colleagues
What you get
- Competitive hourly pay
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- A collaborative and innovative work environment
- The opportunity to be part of a company at the forefront of synthetic biology and innovation
Worth weighing
- Temporary contractor position lasting until March 2027
- Swing shift hours (3:30pm - 2:00am) may not suit all candidates
- No specific salary mentioned, but pay range provided is $29.70-41.25/hr depending on experience
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