Molecular Biologist jobs in South Portland, ME

Chemical Formulation Assistants use standard SOPs to prepares reagents and provide services and key support for Manufacturing of MMQCI's medical devices.

Formulations Assistant I: Molecular Diagnostics Products

Maine Molecular Quality Controls, Inc. (MMQCI) designs, develops, manufactures, and markets unique quality control products used by hospital laboratories to monitor the accuracy of tests for inherited disease, pharmacogenetics, oncology, and infectious diseases. MMQCI also provides custom products to IVD manufacturers for test development, internal QC and kit controls. MMQCI has developed technologies to stabilize DNA and RNA for use as quality controls and continues to pursue the discovery of novel techniques useful for the development of new quality control products. We are a small, growing company that offers a relaxed but challenging work environment.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Formulations Assistant will provide reagents, services and key support to the Manufacturing MMQCI team by performing a wide variety of laboratory-based tasks according to established written procedures under limited supervision. The successful candidate has good laboratory dexterity, is comfortable in a clean room laboratory environment where gowning and aseptic technique is required. He or she must be able to accurately use micropipettes, pH meter and other standard laboratory equipment. The successful candidate is well-organized and enjoys following detailed work instructions. It is expected that the Formulations Assistant will quickly develop sufficient expertise to function independently.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manufactures materials such as buffers, reagents, and solutions, according to approved protocols and standard operating procedures.

2. Uses pH meters, conductivity meters, balances, autoclaves, peristaltic pumps, vacuum pumps, filtering apparatus and laboratory mixing equipment.

3. Follows aseptic techniques, use biological and fume hoods while appropriately gowned (hair net, goggles, facemask, lab coat, gloves and booties).

4. Accurately performs scientific calculations involving solution concentrations, dilutions and pH.

5. Performs support activities (restocking ECA, ordering supplies) and assists other teams as needed with manufacturing activities and environmental monitoring of the ECA.

6. Provides clean, chemically treated and autoclaved glassware to staff as needed. Prepares laboratory glassware carefully and thoroughly according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

8. Follows all MMQCI’s protocols based on current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and International Organization for Standards (ISO).

9. Ability to work with hazardous materials such as acid.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• B.S. in Biology/ Life Sciences or Chemistry with at least 1 year work experience in a laboratory, or Associate degree in Biology/ Life Sciences or Chemistry with at least 3 years of experience working in a laboratory.
• Familiarity with working with DNA and RNA is highly desired.
• Able to accurately perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures quickly with stringent attention to detail, while gowned and following correct aseptic techniques.
• Is well organized, follows instructions meticulously and enjoys precise, detailed work.
• Familiarity with gowning procedures and working in laminar flow cabinets is preferred.
• Good communication skills, written and oral, with good computer skills including Excel.
• Experience in a GMP or ISO quality system industrial environment is preferred.
• Strong work ethic; willingness to help the MMQCI team whenever and wherever needed, ability to multitask.
• Must be a nonsmoker due to product contamination prevention requirements.
• Must be able to stand for several hours, lift approximately 25 lbs and safely manipulate large glass flasks up to 20L and packages.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified.

LOCATION:

MMQCI is conveniently located in Saco near the beautiful southern Maine coast just minutes from the Maine Turnpike and 90 minutes from Boston. For those foodies out there Southern Maine has been rated #1 in the US for its craft beer and food. Come join our great work environment and be able to enjoy the great sandy beaches, fabulous food, and all the great outdoor activities available in the surrounding area.

BENEFITS:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Profit sharing plan
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Sick leave

A cover letter is required.

Maine Molecular Quality Controls, Inc.
23 Mill Brook Road

Mill Brook Business Park
Saco, Maine 04072

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Position requires a cover letter prior to contacting candidate. Have you included a cover letter?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• chemistry: 1 year (Preferred)
• Laboratory Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person