Company: VMRD, Inc., Pullman, WA

Job Title: Lab Assistant

Type: FT, Non-Exempt

Department: Manufacturing

Job Summary:

The Lab Assistant is responsible for assisting Manufacturing Scientists and Manufacturing Techs in VMRD product manufacturing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows all policies, protocols, and SOPs
• Packages and labels products
• Prepares lab reagents
• Performs autoclaving and dishwashing
• Adheres to aseptic technique
• Runs assays - IFA, AGID, ELISA, RID
• Reads subjectively interpreted assays (RID)
• Performs protein purification - Salt precipitation, ion exchange chromatography.
• Performs protein evaluation - BCA quantitation, spectrophotometric analysis
• Performs protein conjugation - FITC
• Performs compounding-making buffers, sterile filtration, making dilutions, making pools, making aliquots
• Calibrates, operates, and maintains equipment
• Initiates document changes and develops new documentation
• Maintains up-to-date records of work performed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Treats others with mutual respect and regard; desires to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Demonstrates competence in problem solving, analytics, and collaboration
• Completes work with accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail
• Exhibits constancy and reliability; produces dependable work results

Desired Qualifications and Experiences:

• Experience working in a laboratory environment

Education, Licenses and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• BS candidate in microbiology, biology or related field preferred

Physical Requirements for the Job:

• Must be able to move 50lbs
• Must be able to stand in a stationary position 50% of the time

Pay Range Data:

• The starting rate for this position is $18.00 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by job responsibility and regional benchmarks. The wage listed is just one component of VMRD's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses.

Full Time Benefits

• Paid Vacation: Starting at 12 days accrued/year based on length of service
• Paid Holidays: 8 regular holidays
• Paid Sick Leave for illness or qualified event
• Health insurance: Medical, Dental, Rx & Vision
  • Paid 80% of premium for employee & family
• HealthiestYou Teladoc with access to free medical and mental health services
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Paid Air Ambulance Membership
• 401k: A 50% match of employee contribution up to 3% of salary
• Paid Life Insurance Policy, AD&D and LTD
• SmartDollar Membership