The Opportunity
The Lab Associate for Antibody Production and Services contributes to the execution of Fortis’ antibody development and validation processes through various immunoassays. This role will primarily support the Western Blot (WB) and Immunoprecipitation (IP) Lab. The candidate must be detail-oriented, highly motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be working in the fast-growing and rewarding field of life sciences where employees are driven by their passion to learn and make a difference in the world. Fortis Life Sciences is nimble, market-focused and thrives as a fast-paced growing environment.
What You Will Do
- Perform R&D and QC experiments for the applications listed below to support our antibody development and validation pipelines.
- Western blot and Immunoprecipitation
- Protein Simple
- Flow Cytometry
- Immunohistochemistry
- Lateral Flow Assay
- Adhere to approved methodologies. Perform procedures according to established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and/or work instructions (WIs).
- Document and record data in accordance with QA/QC standards and be accountable for scientific findings.
- Help maintain WB/IP Lab operations by manufacturing buffers, and sourcing materials.
- Monitor and manage inventory of supplies necessary for the WB/IP Lab.
- Monitor and manage inventory of product inventory in retention.
- Support lab personnel in daily tasks associated with validation of new and existing products.
- Assist with technical support as needed.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by management, which may not be listed above.
Who You Are & What You Bring
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Preferred educational, and experiential background:
- Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree with at least 2 years’ experience in a relevant scientific field.
- Ability to research scientific literature.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, demonstrating effective time management to maximize productivity.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior colleagues and other lab personnel.
- Ability to work well both in a team and independently as required.
- Ability to exhibit a professional representation of Bethyl Laboratories to customers and to clearly communicate technical solutions.
What We Offer
We have an incredibly talented group of intelligent, down-to-earth individuals who are committed to developing and manufacturing only the highest quality products. Our mission: “Pursuing a Healthier World by Creating Tomorrow’s Science Today” is complemented by our core values (EXCITE):
Excellence – We believe in solving for root cause. No shortcuts, no “band-aids”
Customer First – We prioritize the experience and outcomes of our customers above all.
Integrity – We are honest and accountable, holding ourselves to a high standard of ethical conduct.
Trust – We believe an engaged, empowered team begins with a foundation of trust. We trust our team members to make the right decisions and to be driven by and evaluated on results.
Entrepreneurship – We encourage smart risk taking. We value novel mistakes in the pursuit of innovation.
Fortis provides a competitive salary, success-sharing bonus plan, medical, dental, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
