Lab Technician (Biotech Manufacturing)

Company: VMRD, Inc., Pullman, WA

Job Title: Manufacturing Lab Technician

Type: FT, Non-Exempt

Department: Manufacturing

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Technician supports the manufacture of VMRD diagnostic products by performing laboratory production processes, preparing reagents, maintaining quality standards, documenting work accurately, and operating laboratory equipment in accordance with established procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all company policies, protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Prepare laboratory reagents and buffers.
• Package and label finished products.
• Manufacture ELISA kits, including plate coating and optimization.
• Perform compounding activities, including buffer preparation, sterile filtration, dilutions, pooling, and aliquoting.
• Perform cell, viral, bacterial, and other microorganism culture techniques.
• Perform protein purification using methods such as salt precipitation, ion exchange chromatography, size exclusion chromatography, and affinity chromatography.
• Evaluate proteins using BCA assays, spectrophotometric analysis, and other analytical techniques.
• Perform protein conjugation using methods such as FITC and HRP labeling.
• Conduct and interpret laboratory assays, including IFA, AGID, ELISA, and RID.
• Perform in-process quality control testing and monitoring.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and current production and laboratory records.
• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Assist with the development, revision, and maintenance of SOPs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Treats others with mutual respect and regard; desires to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills to laboratory and manufacturing processes.
• Produces accurate, high-quality work with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and consistent attendance.
• Effectively manages time and prioritizes multiple tasks.

Desired Qualifications and Experiences:

• Previous laboratory or manufacturing experience, preferably in biotechnology, diagnostics, microbiology, or a related field, is preferred.
• Experience following GMP, GLP, ISO, or other regulated quality systems is preferred

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Education, Licenses and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's or associate degree in biology, microbiology, biotechnology, or a related scientific field preferred.

Physical Requirements for the Job: Must be able to-

• Lift 50lbs
• Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Frequently move throughout the laboratory and manufacturing areas.
• Use hands for fine manipulation of laboratory instruments and equipment.

Pay Range: Between $20 - $22 per hour to start

Full-Time Benefits

• Paid Vacation: Starting at 12 days accrued/year based on length of service
• Paid Holidays: 8 regular holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Health insurance: Medical, Dental, Rx & Vision
• HealthiestYou Teladoc with access to free medical and mental health services
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• 401k: A 100% match of employee contribution up to 6% 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. VMRD's 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

VMRD, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources by email at HR@vmrd.com or phone at Human Resources at 509.336.4406. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights - Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, available at https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.