Research Associate I - R&D to Manufacturing Transition
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Job Description
Are you a problem-solver? A collaborator? Ready to tackle the world of infectious diseases? InBios is looking for people who value a sense of community, cooperation and camaraderie with a shared vision of delivering impactful solutions to those affected by infectious diseases. At InBios, your ideas are valued, your voice is heard, your accomplishments are celebrated.
ABOUT INBIOS
InBios International Inc. specializes in the design, development and manufacture of diagnostic assays for emerging infectious diseases and biothreats. Founded in 1996 in Seattle, WA, InBios is dedicated to delivering superior quality products that are accurate, easy to use and cost effective. We have a portfolio of more than 25 diagnostic products, as well as an extensive catalog of life science reagents. For more information, visit www.inbios.com.
Our primary location is in the dynamic neighborhood of South Lake Union in a state-of-the-art biotech facility, and our secondary location is in the SODO neighborhood with newly remodeled lab and office space in an historic building next to Lumen Field. We also have a stand-alone storage and office facility that is a short walk from our primary location. InBios offers competitive wages and a rich benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), and performance-based rewards. InBios is committed to work/life balance and provides paid vacation and sick time, including a weeklong, paid shutdown in December.
ABOUT YOU
You are an experienced, high-performing individual who enjoys working on a team with high standards for quality and a keen eye for detail. You enjoy a busy day working under the leadership of a lead scientist and adapt well to changing priorities. You can be flexible when the workday requires it, and you are attentive to the quality of your work while being able to balance being accountable for the work assigned to you and able to recognize and act when you need to request more information, training, or support. The person in this position will enjoy collaboration, learning, sharing knowledge and techniques, and being a supportive team member. The transition team offers a great opportunity to work with and bridge the R&D process to large scale manufacturing procedures of infectious disease assays.
Experience and knowledge needed to be successful in this position.
- BSc in Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or other Biomedical relevant discipline.
- Knowledge of all aspects of POC/Rapid tests, and/or immunoassay development.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workflows and work effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to interact constructively with co-workers. Excellent attention to detail, verbal & written communication skills are a must.
Job duties include.
- Develop and test Lateral Flow Immunoassays (LFIs) to continuously improve sensitivity and specificity.
- Coordinate between R&D and manufacturing departments to ensure manufacturing products are consistent with R&D demonstrated prototypes.
- Routine activities include preparation of sample sets for the various tests, conducting the testing, maintaining inventory of reagents and accurate records, and assisting in data entry and writing up the study reports.
- Supporting method transfer and qualification activities.
- Statistical analysis of analytical/technical data.
Work environment information
- Position responsibilities include work in a Biosafety Level 2 lab (BSL-2) and a humidity-controlled environment.
Wage/Benefits information
- The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.60/per hour ($45,760 $60,008).
- Employees (and their families) are able to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance. Employees are covered by basic life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k and/or Roth IRA retirement savings plans and Flexible Savings Account (FSA). Employees accrue 2-weeks of paid vacation per year and a total of eleven paid holidays throughout the year, which includes the holiday observance of winter break at year end (the workdays between Christmas Day and New Year's Day).
