Laboratory Specialist

Company

Prolacta is the pioneer in human milk-based nutritional products for premature infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Prolacta believes that there is no adequate replacement for human breast milk and, as such, we believe infant nutritional products should be human milk-based. As a privately held, scientifically driven company, committed to improving premature infant nutrition, we are using human milk to change the standard of care in the NICU. Prolacta operates and/or owns milk banks that provide the starting material for the products Prolacta sells.

Job Summary

Prolacta Bioscience is seeking a Laboratory Specialist I, competent to work in a specific discipline. This role provides support in daily lab testing of incoming raw milk samples, in-process, finished product, and stability samples.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrates basic knowledge of business processes to accomplish laboratory testing and recording results as trained
Demonstrates basic understanding of routine laboratory procedures
Demonstrates working knowledge of project/process flow within discipline
Works on projects of moderate scope

· Applies knowledge of policies and practices to assignments of moderate complexity

Effectively completes assigned projects
Completes laboratory testing on all samples in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner

· Performs a variety of routine laboratory operations in Quality Assurance/Quality Control setting

· Performs work requiring application of standard techniques and procedures

· Operates, maintains and may learn to troubleshoot advanced analysis equipment

· Performs environmental monitoring (gowning required)

· Maintains a safe and clean laboratory

· Disposes of hazardous/biohazardous wastes according to Prolacta established procedures

· Write and/or revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

May provide leadership, guidance, and training to junior colleagues

Job Requirements and Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or other related discipline

· Minimum of 1-2 years hands-on experience in manufacturing, operations, or pilot lab/scale-up operations; experience in pharmaceutical scale-up activities, pharmaceutical validations, or extensive laboratory experience in protein chemistry highly desired

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Business Acumen – Demonstrates moderate knowledge of Prolacta products, operations, strategy, and industry trends

· Collaboration – Represents the department on specific projects

· Communication – Interact with contacts encountered in the course of work, contacts are primarily within the company and team members

· Computer Skills – Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

· Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

· Customer Focus – Assesses customer needs and assists in developing options to meet those needs

· Efficient – Performs highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, while working under strict deadlines

· Good Judgment – Work is periodically reviewed for appropriate technical judgement, overall quality, and efficiency

· Guidance

– Seeks way to share knowledge and skills with others

– Provides constructive feedback to help others develop

· Problem Solving – Uses SOPs, aligned with company policies to solve a variety of problems of routine scope and complexity

· Teamwork – Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Written/Oral Skills – Regularly required to demonstrate written and oral skills

Work Environment (Location, Travel, Shift, On-Call, etc.)

· 4/10 work schedule

· This position is required to support testing at both the City of Industry and Duarte locations

· Up to 5% car travel between locations may be required

Direct Reports

· None

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

“Prolacta Bioscience, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.” Prolacta Bioscience, Inc. is committed to a proactive program of affirmative action and diversity development. The Company will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion, gender, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, or veteran status.