Lateral Flow Production Analyst

Overview

The Lateral Flow Production Analyst is an entry level, non-exempt position that reports to the 

Lateral Flow Production Management Team. The Lateral Flow Production Analyst manufactures a wide variety of Charm ROSA diagnostic tests for screening in the dairy and/or grain industry.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 to $31.00 per hour. Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and other factors in accordance with applicable laws.

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 post-production 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to operate a pipette accurately and consistently for up to 1,000 repetitions per day.
• Manual dexterity to fill and adjust airtight syringes, and to make fine adjustments on production equipment and reel-to-reel machines.
• Visual acuity to inspect and label spraying defects on a moving component web within a reel-to-reel system.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, typically 60–90 minutes at a time.
• Tolerance for working 10–15 minutes in low-temperature environments (4°C and -20°C).
• Ability to work in low humidity (<20% RH) and elevated temperature (up to 28°C) conditions.
• Capacity to safely handle antibiotics in both dry powder and concentrated liquid forms within a laboratory setting.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.