Biochemist I - LEGENDplex

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Associate for the LEGENDplex™ Group will be responsible for all aspects of product manufacturing, including planning, making and testing immunoassay components and kits, trouble-shooting issues associated with product quality, and documenting and reviewing production batch records to ensure accuracy and completeness. Additional responsibilities include working with the Product Development team to ensure proper transfer of new products from the Product Development Group to Manufacturing.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manufacture kit components including antibody-bead coupling conjugations, antibody-biotin conjugation, and various formulations and chemistries.
• • Perform in-process testing to ensure the quality of components and kits and optimize materials to meet specifications
• • Perform small-scale optimization, and large-scale production of reagents and immunoassay components
• • Document, analyze, and review data
• • Manage inventory, plan, and execute scheduled production work-orders
• Other projects or responsibilities as may be required.

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other related field
• 1-2 years of hands-on wet lab experience

Preferred Qualifications – Education and Experience

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with immunoassays such as ELISA or other functional assays
• One year of Good Laboratory Practice and Good Documentation Practice experience
• Working experience in GMP industry and setting in compliance with ISO13485 standards
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes
• Basic computer skills, with the ability to use Microsoft Office products is a plus
• Must be organized, have ability to learn, to retain, and to follow procedures, protocols, and instruction
• Must have the ability to communicate (oral and written) and to multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• Good time management and planning skills

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Lab

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a laboratory environment with occasional data entry on a computer. Occasional exposure to a warehouse environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $26.44-29.00/hour. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this position. The base pay actually offered to the successful candidate will take into account internal equity, work location, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. 

Please note that base pay is only one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range allows for the successful candidate to have an opportunity to progress within the position and develop at our company. This base pay range does not take into account bonuses, equity, or other benefits which may be applicable and are dependent on the level and position offered.