Lab Team Lead (Biotech Manufacturing)

Company: VMRD, Inc., Pullman, WA

Job Title: Lab Team Lead

Type: FT, Non-Exempt

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 in-process quality control and monitoring
• Packages and labels product
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date 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, multi-tasking and prioritization skills and ability to work in a time-sensitive environment

Desired Qualifications and Experiences:

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

Education, Licenses and Certifications:

• Bachelor's 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 VMRD's 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
• SmartDollar Membership

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. VMRD's 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.

VMRD's 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.

VMRD's 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.