Job Title: Scientist, Production

Reports To: Principal Scientist or Supervisor

Position Location: Buffalo, NY

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-Exempt): Non-Exempt

Position Summary: 

Individuals serving in this position will be working in both manufacturing, product development, and QC testing at the ZeptoMetrix business unit. Employees will be trained in a variety of lab techniques specific to the department assigned as well as document generation and completion.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Execution of quality system procedures 
• Proper execution of SOPs and work instructions for manufacturing procedures assigned by supervisor
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team towards completion of specific projects
• Use of manufacturing related equipment as required by work instructions and SOPs
• Data analysis
• Demonstration of sound problem-solving skills and troubleshooting abilities
• Adherence to quality systems with special regard to FDA, ISO 13485 and GMP / OSHA compliance
• QC testing of components and finished products
• Inventory management of materials and supplies
• Focus on continual process improvement
• Cleaning and maintenance of equipment
• Guided experimental design and product testing assigned by supervisor
• Preparation of reagents, media, and buffers 
• Performs other duties as assigned

Candidates will participate in one of our following Departments. Department Specific Potential Duties:

Immunology

• Test kit assembly including dispensing and product labeling

Virology

• Use of aseptic technique in a Biosafety Cabinet to perform cell culture, viral infections, harvests, processing, and QC testing for the manufacture of products from raw materials and cell culture components.
• Proper use of PPE and safety protocols in BSL-2 and BSL-3 containment laboratories.

Bacteriology

• Growth and manipulation of multiple microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, parasites, and bacteriophages for product manufacturing.
• Proper use of PPE and safety protocols in BSL-2 and BSL-3 containment laboratories

Molecular

• Use and understanding of molecular biology methods and applications.
• Manufacture of molecular controls/panels using aseptic technique. 
• Operation of real-time PCR equipment and sample to result platforms.

Education: 

• 4-year B.S. degree requiredin biology, microbiology, or other life sciences program

Experience: 

• Relevant experience in laboratory skills/cGMP preferred. Including but not limited to pipetting, preparing reagents, centrifugation, recording observations, etc.
• Understanding of molecular biology techniques

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: 

• Ability to analyze and interpret data and results
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 
• Strong analytical, problem solving, process improvement skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities 
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, efficiently works under pressure, within deadlines or other time essential constraints
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to communicate to all levels of the organization clearly and concisely
• Strong work ethic and an ability to excel within a rapidly changing and growing organization
• Willingness to cross train and support other teams as needed for our medium sized business. 
• This position does not have any direct reports but serves as a coach and mentor to peers across the organization.

This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all of the duties and responsibilities associated with it. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.