Company: VMRD, Inc., Pullman, WA

Job Title: Lab Technician

Type: FT, Non-Exempt

Department: Manufacturing

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Lab Technician is responsible for VMRD product manufacturing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows all policies, protocols, and SOPs
• Prepares lab reagents
• Packages and labels product

• Produces ELISA kits - plate coating, optimization
• Performs cell culture, virus culture, bacterial culture, culture of microorganisms

• Performs protein purification - Salt precipitation, ion exchange chromatography, size restriction, affinity matrix, etc.
• Performs protein evaluation - BCA quantitation, spectrophotometric analysis
• Performs protein conjugation - FITC, HRP

• Performs compounding - making buffers, sterile filtration, making dilutions, making pools, making aliquots
• Runs and interprets assays - IFA, AGID, ELISA, RID
• Performs in-process quality control and monitoring
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of work performed
• Calibrates, operates, and maintains equipment
• Develops and updates SOPs as needed

• 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 lift 50lbs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

Pay Range Data:

• We anticipate filling this position of Lab Associate at an hourly rate between $20.00 and $24.00 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by job responsibility and regional benchmarks. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. The range 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

About Us:

VMRD (Veterinary Medical Research and Development) researches, develops and manufactures veterinary diagnostic test kits and related reagents for distribution in nearly eighty countries. VMRD's services division, performs specialized testing of raw materials, cells and seeds for the presence of adventitious agents according to regulatory guidelines for the global veterinary and pharmaceutical industries. VMRD delivers best in class products and services, making a positive impact on animal welfare through diagnostic laboratories, animal producers, veterinary vaccine manufacturers, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies and veterinarians globally.

VMRD's mission is to provide high quality products, services and support to our customers, and to provide a harmonious and rewarding work environment for our employees. As a family centric company, we appreciate work life balance and strive to follow the Golden Rule.

VMRD's corporate office overlooks the rolling farmlands of Pullman, Washington, a town renowned for having a national top one hundred public school system as well as two local universities (WSU and UI). Located about ninety minutes south of Spokane, our vibrant local communities are engaged, safe and offer a multitude of amenities and recreational activities. Come enjoy a quality life and the scenic landscapes of the Palouse.