Lateral Flow Production Analyst

The Lateral Flow Production Analyst is an entry level position that reports to the Lateral Flow Production Management Team. The Lateral Flow Production Analyst manufactures a wide variety of diagnostic tests for screening in the dairy and/or grain industry.

• Essential Functions: Prepare and adjust reagents required for testing and production of ROSA components.
• Dilute necessary antibiotics in raw milk or prepare incurred grain samples and qualify using approved tests.
• Spray and assemble components for pre and postproduction testing.
• Document accurately and precisely all vital information to track raw materials such as lot numbers and production dates. Present complete data for approval by management.
• Bag, label, and seal finished product and store in proper conditions.
• Update SOPs as assigned to ensure procedures are current and correct.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Accountabilities: The Lateral Flow Management team will provide a schedule on a daily/weekly basis. The scheduled assigned tasks need to be accurately completed by the due date.
• This analyst will possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally as well as articulate clear and accurate data through written documents. This skill set will enable them to execute daily assigned tasks efficiently and thoroughly, updating management on progress throughout the day.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills, be diligent and dependable.
• Excellent attention to detail will aid in identifying and investigating causes for results that do not meet required specifications.
• Contribute to maintaining proper safety stocks of all ROSA diagnostic tests and ensuring that orders are filled in a timely manner.
• Required: BS or equivalent in Biochemistry, related field, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent attention to detail
• Preferred: Lateral Flow diagnostic test manufacturing experience
• GMP/GLP Experience
• Understanding of basic statistics
• Physical Requirements: Must possess dexterity to frequently and accurately operate pipettes every day.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended length of time; 60-90 minutes on average.
• The person in this position must be able to occasionally lift 5 pounds.
• Must be able to visually inspect and label spraying defects on a moving component web on a reel-to-reel machine.
• Must be able to safely handle antibiotics in dry powder and concentrated liquid form in a laboratory setting.
• Will be exposed to fluctuating environmental conditions, i.e., temperatures ranging from 4°C in a walk-in cold-room where finished product is stored to 28°C in reel-to-reel spray room.