The Opportunity
Fortis is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics reagents and solutions. We partner with our Customers to design, validate, and manufacture solutions to solve their complex development problems. Our Teams work together across various sites, functions & scientific disciplines to help our Customers bring their innovations to market with confidence.
The Laboratory Associate is a multifaceted role with responsibilities across both R&D and Manufacturing. This position has primary responsibility for the production of catalog, bulk and custom products used internally as well as those sold directly to customers. The Laboratory Associate is also responsible for technical applications, continuous improvement, and cross training to other functions in the manufacturing department.
What You Will Do
- Develop proficiency in production techniques including, centrifugation, filtration, adsorption, purification, centrifugation, electrophoresis, titering, PBMC Isolation.
- Become familiar with all laboratory SOP’s.
- Process raw and custom animal derived materials.
- Execute antibody production projects to generate catalog and specialty bulk/custom bulk materials as assigned.
- Accurately and completely document all required data related to production records.
- Effectively operate and maintain standard laboratory equipment.
- Crosstrain with other functions within the department to maintain business continuity.
- Perform critical regular laboratory maintenance duties that include but are not limited to dish washing, cleaning lab benches, clearing common-use lab space of unneeded materials, changing dialysis buffers, and reagent preparation.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by management, which may not be listed above, that are necessary to accomplish our goal of improving lives by supporting scientific discovery.
Who You Are & What You Bring
- Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in Scientific field preferred.
- 3 years’ work experience in a scientific environment preferred.
- Basic familiarity with lab equipment including centrifuge, pH meter, spectrophotometer, etc.
- Able to use independent thinking and judgment to perform tasks as needed without frequent supervision.
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.
