Job Description:

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This job is responsible for manufacturing products using instruments and biochemical processes. The incumbent will utilize techniques such as gel filtration, centrifugation, spectrophotometry, reconstitution, and various assays.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Buffer exchanges protein solutions via spin column gel filtration to prepare conjugation/coating solutions or remove free-tag.


• Conjugates antibodies with Biotin or SULFO-TAG NHS-Ester in order to produce detection/capture antibodies for use in catalog and custom kits.


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  Reconstitutes antibody materials for use in conjugation and buffer exchange procedures.

  
  


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  Quantifies protein concentrations utilizing techniques such as spectrophotometry or BCA Assay.

  
  


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  Runs assays to quantify biotin/protein ratios or glycerol content in solution.

  
  


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  Participates in developing solutions to improve routine manufacturing initiatives that provide for better quality and quantity of products.

  
  


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  Documentation

  
  
  
  
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    Completes appropriate documentation to support process and production procedures including data entry and production batch records.

    
    
  
  
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    Performs daily maintenance and documentation of all production equipment.

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Participates in general laboratory maintenance including maintaining laboratory cleanliness, supplies and equipment.

  
  


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  Prepares, maintains and reports raw material or reagent inventories.

  
  


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  Participates in year-end physical inventory.

  
  


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  Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements.

  
  

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering or related field; or an Associate's degree with equivalent applicable work experience.


• Internship experience in relative field is highly desirable


• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• A demonstrated aptitude for learning and adhering to standard laboratory techniques and safety precautions


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  Knowledge of JDE is preferred

  
  


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  Knowledge of cGMP and/or ISO certification is highly preferred

  
  


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  Ability to learn additional software applications/tools, as required

  
  


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  Ability to follow laboratory safety instructions; ability to use protective equipment.

  
  


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  Knowledge of scientific fundamentals and possess a strong analytical background

  
  


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  Mechanical aptitude including equipment troubleshooting

  
  


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  Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills

  
  


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  Ability to effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of laboratory data

  
  


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  Proficiency in MS Office Suite

  
  


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  Ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding manufacturing environment with changing priorities

  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and frequent lifting up to 25 lbs.


• Up to 80% of the day may be spent at a lab bench and/or in the cleanroom

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Standard industrial laboratory environment

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