Lab Team Lead (Biotech Manufacturing)

Company: VMRD Inc. Pullman WA

Job Title: Lab Team Lead

Type: FT NonExempt

Department: Manufacturing

Job Summary:

The Lab Team Lead takes the lead role in VMRD product manufacturing and is responsible for supervising manufacturing personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows all policies protocols regulatory guidelines and SOPs; Develops and updates SOPs as needed
• Manufactures ELISA kits (plate coating optimization)
• Cultures cells viruses bacteria microorganisms
• Purifies proteins via salt precipitation ion exchange chromatography size restriction affinity matrix
• Evaluates proteins via BCA quantitation spectrophotometric analysis Conjugates proteins
• Makes buffers (sterile filtration dilutions pools)
• Runs and interprets assays: IFA AGID ELISA RID
• Performs inprocess quality control and monitoring
• Packages and labels product
• Maintains accurate and uptodate records of work performed
• Calibrates operates and maintains equipment
• Analyzes and interprets data
• Troubleshoots and identifies areas for process improvement
• Mentors Manufacturing Assistants Manufacturing Techs and Manufacturing Scientists
• Works with R&D to transfer new technology
• As a supervisory role interviews hires and trains new staff and provides constructive and ongoing feedback and coaching for development
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Desire to function as part of a team (listening collaborating and contributing)
• Treats others with mutual respect and regard
• Possesses excellent observation skills; Completes work with accuracy thoroughness and attention to detail

• Possesses excellent understanding of scientific principles and ability to analyze and interpret data
• Exhibits excellent communication IT multitasking and prioritization skills and ability to work in a timesensitive environment

Desired Qualifications and Experiences:

• 3 years experience in a laboratory environment
• Previous supervisory experience

Education Licenses and Certifications:

• Bachelors degree in biological science field; Advanced degree preferred

Physical Requirements for the Job:

• Must be able to lift 50lbs; Must be able to remain in a stationary position 70% of the time
• Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Pay Range Data:

• The pay range for this position is $24.00$31.00 per hour. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job responsibility and regional benchmarks. The wage listed is just one component of VMRDs total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses.

Full Time Benefits

• Paid Vacation: Accrued monthly; Starting at 8hrs/month or 12 days per year based on length of service
• Paid Holidays: 8 regular holidays
• Paid Sick Leave for illness or qualified event in accordance with WA Paid Sick Leave
• Health insurance: Medical Dental Rx & Vision
  • Paid 80% of premium for employee & family
• HealthiestYou Teladoc with access to free medical and mental health services
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Paid Air Ambulance Membership
• 401k: A 50% match of employee contribution up to 3% of salary
• Paid Life Insurance Policy AD&D and LTD

About Us:

VMRD (Veterinary Medical Research and Development) researches develops and manufactures veterinary diagnostic test kits and related reagents for distribution in nearly eighty countries. VMRDs Testing Services division performs specialized testing of raw materials cells and seeds for the presence of adventitious agents according to regulatory guidelines for the global veterinary and pharmaceutical industries. VMRD delivers best in class products and services making a positive impact on animal welfare through diagnostic laboratories animal producers veterinary vaccine manufacturers government agencies pharmaceutical companies and veterinarians globally.

VMRDs mission is to provide high quality products services and support to our customers and to provide a harmonious and rewarding work environment for our employees. As a family centric company we appreciate work life balance and strive to follow the Golden Rule.

VMRDs corporate office overlooks the rolling farmlands of Pullman Washington a town renowned for having a national top one hundred public school system as well as two local universities (WSU and UI). Located about ninety minutes south of Spokane our vibrant local communities are engaged safe and offer a multitude of amenities and recreational activities. Come enjoy a quality life and the scenic landscapes of the Palouse.

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