Manufacturing Associate II

Maravai Life Sciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies.

At Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation. Through an inclusive and equitable culture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together, providing differentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science.

Your next role as a Miracle Maker

Maravai Life Sciences is seeking a Miracle Maker to join our manufacturing team as a Manufacturing Associate II. As a Manufacturing Associate II, you will serve as a primary producer within the operational unit and help guide new team members in learning our technologies. You will produce research and clinical grade components and products by setting up, cleaning, operating, and maintaining equipment.

You will facilitate and execute daily production tasks with team members within ISO‑classified space.

How you will make an impact:

• Reviews production schedules, clarifies specifications, calculates requirements, assembles materials and supplies, and executes assigned production tasks
• Prepares production areas for cGMP project initiation or changeover
• Documents production activities by accurately completing forms, reports, logs, and batch records in compliance with GDP standards
• Keeps equipment operating by following procedures, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting breakdowns, and coordinating repairs as needed
• Writes, reviews, and executes batch records and SOP revisions while maintaining quality documentation
• Leads, mentors, and trains manufacturing personnel to ensure adherence to production schedules, troubleshoot processes, and drive continuous improvement
• Participates in ongoing training programs and ensures timely completion of all cGMP and company training requirements
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment in accordance with SOPs and safety guidelines
• Provides written and verbal updates to supervisors and department managers
• Collaborates with manufacturing support groups to align on production requirements and project priorities
• Troubleshoots equipment and production processes, identifies bottlenecks, and implements preventive and continuous improvement initiatives
• Onboards new equipment with minimal supervision
• May perform fermentation, pDNA linearization, IVT reactions, tangential flow filtration, and chromatography using equipment such as 3L or 30L fermenters, Spectrum TFF systems, and AKTA HPLCs
• May perform enzymatic reactions, utilizing purification systems and documenting activities in accordance with SOPs and batch records
• May perform gram‑to‑kilogram scale chemical synthesis, organic reactions, precipitations, extractions, deprotections, and liquid chromatography (analytical to large scale), as well as fill‑finish and aliquoting of mRNA capping reagents, modified NTPs, and related raw materials
• May perform oligonucleotide synthesis using automated synthesizers, purification (RP, AX, IP, PAGE), post‑purification reactions (amine/thiol conjugations), and 5′‑cap and 5′‑triphosphate modifications
• Performs other duties as assigned

The skills and experience that you will bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in life science field or related field preferably in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biology/Molecular Biology or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in a Biochemistry manufacturing laboratory
• Experience with drafting, editing, implementing, and executing SOPs
• Display strong organizational skills, detail‑oriented, and demonstrated problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self‑motivated and able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Previous experience with chemical synthesis methodology and purification functionality of mRNA capping reagents, modified NTPs, and…