Manufacturing Lab Associate

Fortis Life Sciences•Conroe, TX

19h•$20 - $21

About The Position

Fortis Life Sciences is a global provider of life sciences and diagnostics reagents and solutions, partnering with customers to design, validate, and manufacture solutions for complex development problems. The Manufacturing Lab Associate supports the company’s mammalian cell culture needs for production and research and development activities related to antibody development. The role assists with cell culture core work, including maintaining mammalian cell lines, performing transient transfections, culturing hybridoma lines, and maintaining an in-house bank of more than 125 human and rodent cell lines. The associate also prepares cells and materials for flow cytometry, FFPE cell pellets, and cell lysate applications. The successful candidate is detail-oriented, motivated, and willing to learn new skills.

Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and manage time effectively to maximize productivity.
Ability to keep accurate records and convey results to a supervisor in a timely manner.
Ability to learn new concepts, techniques, and tasks quickly.
Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and Adobe.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively with senior colleagues and other laboratory personnel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science or a related degree.
Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture techniques for adherent and suspension cell lines.
Experience with recombinant protein expression in mammalian cells, insect cells, or bacteria.
Experience with general protein characterization methods such as protein assays, SDS-PAGE gels, and Western blots.

Responsibilities

Maintain cell lines and perform transient transfections for recombinant expression of antibodies and other proteins.
Help maintain the in-house cell bank of more than 125 mammalian cell lines.
Culture cells and provide cell pellets for IHC, cells for flow cytometry, and cell lysates for IP/WB.
Carry out routine mycoplasma testing.
Maintain general laboratory supplies and specific reagent inventory to support efficient workflows.
Perform general laboratory maintenance, including dishwashing and media preparation.
Contribute to basic laboratory equipment maintenance and repair.
Work effectively with other staff members and in accordance with Bethyl’s policies and procedures.
Promote quality management and quality assurance principles.
Follow safety rules and regulations.
Perform other tasks as assigned by management.