Manufacturing Associate

Emeryville, California, United States, Operations, Full Time, On site

Slingshot Biosciences is a fast-growing life sciences company with a platform technology and paradigm-shifting mission to make precision-engineered cell mimics the gold standard for all cell-based assay controls. We are transforming cell-based applications with the most robust, scalable, and reproducible controls available, including TruCytes™ Biomarker controls, SpectraComp® compensation controls, ViaComp® cell health controls, and FlowCytes® instrument controls. 

Our TruCytes cell mimics precisely replicate real cells’ optical and biochemical properties - without the sourcing, quality, or cost challenges of traditional controls.  Trusted in cell-based applications across cell therapy, drug development, and diagnostics, they empower process and analytical development, quality control, potency assessments, multi-site validations, clinical research studies, and assay development and validation. 

Slingshot is seeking motivated, creative team members who think outside the box. We empower employees to own their work, contribute ideas quickly, and improve processes. Come join our cross-disciplinary and world-class team that is delivering game-changing solutions for cell-based applications!

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About Slingshot Biosciences

• →Must have hands-on experience maintaining ERP systems (preferably NetSuite) and building operational dashboards for inventory, purchasing, and supply chain metrics.
• →S. in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field with 3+ years of experience managing laboratory operations, inventory, or materials in a regulated biotech or production environment.
• →Hands-on laboratory and production execution experience (e.g., reagent preparation, cell handling, or assay workflows and operation of automated liquid handlers).
• →Demonstrated vendor management expertise with proven ability to negotiate contracts, establish blanket purchase orders, and build secondary sourcing pipelines.
• →Nice to have - working knowledge of laboratory EHS regulations, chemical hygiene standards, hazardous waste management, and equipment calibration oversight. Ability to routinely lift up to 30 lbs and handle cold-storage materials.

• Drive transformative working capital efficiency and operational stability by securing reliable supply chains and resolving inbound pipeline risks, material shortages, and customs/logistics delays before they disrupt operations.
• Establish a scalable, highly visible procurement and inventory infrastructure that directly empowers our R&D and manufacturing teams to innovate and reliably deliver precision-engineered cell mimics.

Our north star is to make healthcare more accessible around the world. We are doing this by advancing cell biology to develop innovative solutions for human health.

At Slingshot, we value diversity and believe that a variety of backgrounds and experiences leads to more innovative ideas and a better understanding of our customers. Passion is at the core of our values, and employees are encouraged to pursue their passions in their work and contribute to the company's overall mission.

Slingshot Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.