Highlights
The Junior Analyst supports the LF Production department in performing pre- and post-testing on diagnostic tests and components for the dairy industry, as well as manufacturing various Charm Diagnostic tests. Will be exposed to fluctuating environmental conditions, i.e., temperatures ranging from 4°C in a walk-in cold room where the finished product is stored to 28°C in LFP Dry Rooms.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lawrence, MA |
| Industry | Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals |
| Salary | $20–$28 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1978 |
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Overview
The Lateral Flow Junior Analyst is an entry-level, non-exempt position that reports to LF Management. The Junior Analyst supports the LF Production department in performing pre- and post-testing on diagnostic tests and components for the dairy industry, as well as manufacturing various Charm Diagnostic tests.
The pay range for this position is $20.00 to $28.00 per hour. Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and other factors in accordance with applicable laws.
Essential Functions
- Screen and approve raw materials for use in ROSA tests.
- Assist in the manufacture of new ROSA products under the guidance of LF Management.
- Prepare reagents required for raw material preparation or ROSA component screening.
- Test incoming shipments of raw materials before use in production, setting up experiments with LF Management with alternate sources.
- Operation of reel-to-reel and manual guillotine equipment used for manufacturing ROSA raw material.
- Perform pre and post-production testing on ROSA tests and components.
- Record all pertinent information in assigned SOPs and/or spreadsheets.
- Assist in the lamination of ROSA cards when needed.
- Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Skilled with MS Excel and Word
- Schedule is Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Preferred:
- Pursuing a degree in Biochemistry or a related field
- Lab experience
Physical Requirements
- Able to safely handle antibiotics in dry powder and concentrated liquid form in a laboratory setting.
- Able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Able to visually inspect and label spraying defects on a moving component web on a reel-to-reel machine.
- Able to sit or stand for an extended length of time.
- Able to work at a computer for an extended length of time.
- Will be exposed to fluctuating environmental conditions, i.e., temperatures ranging from 4°C in a walk-in cold room where the finished product is stored to 28°C in LFP Dry Rooms.
- Able to operate micro-pipettors repeatedly and accurately for up to 4 hours.
About Company
Charm Sciences is a world leader in the provision of food and feed safety diagnostics. Charm Sciences is firmly committed to providing unique food safety solutions that maximize brand protection, quality and value to the customer, and ultimately to the consumer. Charm’s ROSA lateral flow tests are now the leading residue diagnostic tests employed by the food industry worldwide. The ROSA test portfolio covers the “A to Z” in mycotoxins, ranging from aflatoxin to zearalenone.