Duration: 5 months, possibility of extension
Pay: $26 hourly

Job Description:
Duties

• Follow SOPs, batch records, and other documentation to ensure adherence to quality and regulatory standards.
• Perform antibody conjugation with light-sensitive fluorophores, supporting both small and large-scale production processes.
• Execute purification processes using various column chromatography techniques, including Size Exclusion and Ion-Exchange.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring consistent and effective production.
• Collaborate with team members to promote a productive and cohesive work environment focused on quality and efficiency.
• Take initiative in continuous improvement projects and contribute to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area using 5S practices.
• Participate in daily visual management activities (QDIPs) to improve production performance.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Other projects or responsibilities may be required.

Skills

• Hands-on experience with antibody conjugation using fluorescent dyes and other labeling reagents.
• Proficient in antibody purification and buffer exchange techniques.
• Experience with Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC).
• Knowledge of protein chemistry, conjugation principles, and fluorophore handling.
• Ability to analyze conjugated products using UV/Vis spectrophotometry and related analytical methods.
• Experience preparing buffers, reagents, and manufacturing solutions.
• Proficient in operating laboratory equipment, including chromatography systems, spectrophotometers, centrifuges, and pipettes.
• Ability to perform concentration, dilution, and yield calculations accurately.
• Strong understanding of GMP requirements, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and SOP compliance.
• Skilled in documenting manufacturing activities and maintaining accurate production records.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and process improvement capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to product quality.

Education
Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a related scientific field with 2 years of experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or laboratory manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline with 0–2 years of experience in biotech product development, manufacturing, or laboratory operations.