At PBL we pride ourselves on creating an environment where you are not constrained by your position or your department function. We are still small enough that you have an opportunity to learn things outside of the traditional boundaries of your job description. You are encouraged to talk to others in different departments, learn new skills, work on interdepartmental projects, and develop both personally and professionally. As a matter of fact, we require it. We work to support, challenge, and inspire each other, so we can all succeed together.
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PBL offers a compensation package including a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Click here to see an overview of our benefits.
After reviewing all of the above, if you think you would be a good fit at PBL, please see our current openings below and apply for the position for which you are qualified.
Current Job Opening:
Assay Technician
Division: Assay Services
Reports To: Laboratory Manager
Pay Range: $50,000 - $70,000
Summary: The Assay Technician works primarily with immunoassays, including ELISA and other high sensitivity platforms such as Simoa, MSD, and SMC (SMCxPro) to support the Assay Service Group in providing clients with trusted data for their various research needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Properly handle various biological samples, including sorting, aliquoting and inventory upkeep
- Process samples using ELISAs
- Process samples using high sensitivity assay platforms, with multiplexing and custom assay capability, including
- Quanterix fully automated, bead-based single-molecule array (Simoa)
- MSD plate-based electrochemilluminescence (ECL)
- MilliporeSigma bead and plate-based single-molecule counting (SMC)
- Generate consistently reproducible assay results as a key team member
- Maintain detailed records, analyze data and write client reports
- Perform additional duties and other projects as required or assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Requirements:
- Life Sciences Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree with 2+ years laboratory experience preferred
- Hands-on experience with ELISA in an industrial setting preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge in practical aspects of assays including troubleshooting and data interpretation, mainly as applied to biomarkers
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills and the ability to maintain progress on simultaneous projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be highly attentive to detail and well-organized
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Experience with cell culture is a plus
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude, and ability to work independently
Physical Demands:
- Standard Office/Lab work demands
- No heavy lifting or carrying required
Work Environment:
- Office/Lab environment
- Will be notified of any potential harmful exposure
If interested, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to hr@pblassaysci.com. Resumes submitted without a cover letter and salary requirements will not be considered. Kindly discuss your relevant experience and explain why you are seeking this job. Please also include your visa status.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Manufacturing Assistant
Division: Manufacturing
Reports To: Managing Director, Product Division
Pay Range: $21.73 - $23.88 per hour
Summary: As part of the team manufacturing ELISA kits and reagents, the Manufacturing Assistant is responsible for manufacturing products of varying complexity in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), production batch records, filling records and packaging records. The Manufacturing Assistant is also responsible for general laboratory tasks such as shipping & receiving and inventory maintenance; glassware washing; and material, solution, and waste sterilization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manufacture products of varying complexity in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), production batch records, filling records, and packaging records
- Dispense materials into bottles, vials, and microliter plates, both manually and with the use of automated equipment
- Assemble and shrink wrap ELISA kits
- Enter incoming supplies and completed components and products into inventory
- Label, pack, check shipments for accuracy, and ship products
- Maintain, order, re-stock and rotate inventory of raw materials and laboratory supplies
- Participate in product inventory assessments
- Wash laboratory glassware and other containers
- Prepare and sterilize media, buffer, glassware, and other items
- Sterilize and discard biohazard waste
- Recommend equipment and procedures to streamline production processes
- Assist in training new Manufacturing Assistants and Laboratory Assistants
- Perform additional duties and/or other projects as required or assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Requirements:
- High School graduate with solid written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Must be self-motivated and deadline driven
- Prior manufacturing experience is a plus but not required
- Basic computer skills (knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet) needed
- Experience in sterilization a plus
Physical Demands:
- Standard Office/Lab work demands
- Must be able to lift 40-50 pounds. Very heavy lifting or carrying will require two people
Work Environment:
- Office/Lab environment
- Will be notified of any potential harmful exposure
If interested, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to hr@pblassaysci.com. Resumes submitted without a cover letter and salary requirements will not be considered. Kindly discuss your relevant experience and explain why you are seeking this job. Please also include your visa status.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.