Material Handler at Twist Bioscience

Portland, Oregon, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience in roles where attention to detail and documentation is critical to success
  • Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
  • Experience with order fulfillment (pick/pack/QC/ship) of custom products (ideal)
  • Functional knowledge of international shipping, booking shipments, and inventory control
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Ability to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to stand and walk for periods of time while performing duties around the corporate site
  • Availability for shifts: Sunday-Wednesday (7:00am-5:30pm) or Wednesday-Sunday (7:00am-5:30pm)
  • Strongly Preferred
  • Experience with MRP software (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle)
  • Ability to work in an ISO, GMP, LEAN Manufacturing environment and follow lean manufacturing concepts
  • Training in CAPA, HAZMAT, Chemical Hazards, Forklift, and Safety

Responsibilities

  • Preparation, QC, and shipment of finished goods according to SOP, assuring on-time and accurate shipments
  • Pack, ship, receive, and maintain inventory of product/raw material, and fulfill customer orders
  • Examine, stock, and distribute materials in inventory
  • Material handling of goods received, processing purchase orders to maintain stock supplies and raw materials for multiple labs
  • Assist with QA assessments for discrepancy reports related to material handling
  • Maintain a highly organized work environment (5S) to facilitate smooth flow of material, system data, and documents during order fulfillment
  • Resolve problems with transportation carriers and internal colleagues
  • Maintain and continuously improve the quality system and achieve quality objectives through daily actions
  • Interact with Manufacturing, Customer Support, and Supply Chain teams to assure flawless execution in order fulfillment

Skills

Material Handling
Shipping
Receiving
Inventory Management
Order Fulfillment
Quality Control
SOP Compliance
5S Organization
QA Assessments

Twist Bioscience

Produces synthetic DNA for biotechnology applications

About Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience specializes in creating synthetic DNA for applications in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and research. Their proprietary platform allows for the quick and accurate production of DNA sequences, providing clients with products like genes, oligo pools, and variant libraries. The company stands out by offering high-quality DNA at competitive prices, making them a valuable partner for academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Twist Bioscience aims to support advancements in personalized medicine and biotechnology through their innovative DNA synthesis solutions.

South San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$236.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Increased competition from Ginkgo Bioworks may impact Twist's market share.
Dependency on AI technologies could pose integration and operational challenges.
New CIO appointment may lead to transitional challenges in IT strategy and operations.

Differentiation

Twist Bioscience uses a unique silicon-based DNA synthesis platform for precision and scale.
They offer high-quality DNA sequences at competitive prices, attracting diverse clients.
Their proprietary platform provides instant feedback on DNA sequence synthesis feasibility.

Upsides

Growing demand for synthetic DNA in personalized medicine boosts Twist's market potential.
Collaboration with Absci leverages AI to accelerate antibody discovery and drug development.
Synthetic biology market projected to grow at 28.8% CAGR, benefiting Twist's growth.

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