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Our Mission is to Map the Universe of Biology. Improving the human condition is what fuels our passion for finding new ways of enabling scientific exploration. As a company, we strive to create end-to-end solutions that are simpler, easier, faster and more relevant to today's life science challenges. As the pioneer in the field ofspatial biology,NanoStringenables scientists across the globe to envision molecular interactions in three dimensions with three different systems, the, the(DSP) and the(SMI) platform. As a result, scientists can see themultiomicexpression of genes and proteins in the natural context of tissue structure. Since our founding in 2003, we have earned a reputation as a respected, trusted pioneer of innovative technologies that support our customers in their relentless pursuit of answers. Our products are based on a novel digital molecular barcoding technology invented at the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) in Seattle under the direction of Dr. Leroy Hood. With our technologies, our customers continue to extend our understanding of biology to answer previously unsolvable questions with consistent, reliable results. However,NanoStringis much more than innovative products. The secret sauce to the company's success is our people, who are committed to excellence and dedicated to catalyzing the next biological revolution. Collectively, we live our corporate values of ambition, grit, ingenuity, authenticity, and customers every day...and never stop asking "What if?" Summary: The Manufacturing Lab Technician is responsible for supporting the production of reagents used in various NanoString Analysis Systems, for example, nCounter and GeoMx. The role requires learning and performing both manual and automated production processes for the manufacturing of raw, intermediate, and final reagents needed for the multiplexed detection and the quantification of many different types of target molecules from biological samples. In this role, the Lab Tech will learn the skills to operate semi-automated and automated scientific equipment, perform Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), navigate Document Control systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, etc. Manufacturing Lab Technicians will comply with professional policies and practices to work safely and resolve routine issues. Essential Duties: Maintain and support equipment and systems with emphasis on database administration Engage and work with system vendors during development, testing, and implementation Assist in the development of new manufacturing methods, equipment, and systems Assist in the documentation, testing, and verification/validation of new methods, equipment, and systems as necessary Support pilot production runs Assist with root cause investigations into issues Work with other R&D or manufacturing personnel to develop and implement process improvements Requirements: A 2-year degree in a Life Science related discipline, or, a 2-year degree in an engineering-related discipline with at least 1-year in the Life Science industries (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, CRO/CMO, etc.) An advanced degree may be considered in lieu of years of experience At least 1 year of experience developing, testing, and maintaining automated systems in a manufacturing, research, or academic environment Experience maintaining, and repairing automated laboratory equipment Experience communicating with external contractors, internal stakeholders, and service technicians regarding instrumentation issues, needs, or requirements Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, VBA, C#, and SQL Familiarity implementing and maintaining internal company LIMS websites using established frameworks and databases (Apache Services, Django, postGREs, sqLite, MySQL) Familiarity with standard Molecular Biology techniques (pipetting, PCR, UV-Vis) and liquid-handli