Maintain thorough, well-organized lab notebooks and experimental documentation
Analyze data rigorously and present findings to the team
Partner with QA/QC to ensure process changes are validated and meet quality standards before rollout
Work hands-on alongside R&D, Manufacturing, Automation, and Informatics
What We’re Looking For
Required
BS or MS in molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related field
1–5 years of hands-on laboratory experience (academic or industry)
Strong foundational skills in DNA cloning, manipulation, and analysis
Experience with automated liquid handlers (eg. Hamilton, Tecan, Echo, iDOT)
Meticulous attention to detail in experimental execution and documentation
A proactive, can-do attitude. You’re ready to jump in and execute wherever the work takes you, adapting quickly as priorities shift
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical findings and process changes to cross-functional partners in R&D, Manufacturing, Automation, and QA.
Ability to learn new techniques and concepts quickly
Preferred
Experience with process development, method optimization, scale-up, or technology transfer
Experience working in a high throughput manufacturing environment
Exposure to enzymatic assays or nucleic acid biochemistry
Comfort working with ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-moving R&D environment
What We Offer
You’ll work on technology that is fundamentally changing how DNA is made — enabling applications in gene therapy, synthetic biology, and beyond that weren’t previously possible. This is an opportunity to have outsized impact at a well-funded, growing company with a collaborative team and hard technical problems worth solving.
Competitive salary and equity.
Generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision.
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.
San Francisco Bay Area Pay Range
$90k - $115k depending upon experience
Ansa Biotechnologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
- gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other
- characteristic protected by applicable law.
- At Ansa, we are building a high-performing team focused on changing how scientists access
- DNA. We look for people who are curious, rigorous, accountable, and excited to work on hard
- problems. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, experience, and the needs of
- the business.
