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 broad knowledge of business processes to accomplish laboratory testing and recording results
• Demonstrates full understanding of routine laboratory procedures
• Follows established procedures and guidelines to perform routine laboratory procedures to test the quality of incoming samples
• Applies extensive technical expertise and has knowledge of other related business disciplines/processes
• Works on moderately complex projects with team members
• Applies knowledge of policies, practices and underlying concepts to assignments
• Effectively completes assigned projects
• Serves as a technical resource
• Utilizes significant knowledge of laboratory testing in preparing conclusions and recommendations
• May make minor adaptations and modifications
• Completes laboratory testing on all samples in an accurate, efficient and timely manner
• Performs general microbiological and bovine protein testing
• Performs ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) tests to measure for drugs of abuse
• Evaluates the physical characteristics of samples for acceptability
• Maintains a safe and clean laboratory
• Disposes of hazardous/biohazardous wastes according to Prolacta established procedures
• May provide leadership and/or guidance to junior colleagues on a semi-regular basis

 

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 advanced knowledge of Prolacta products, operations, strategy, industry trends, and Prolacta Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

·                     Collaboration

–         Represents the department on specific projects

–         Develops cross-functional partnerships and initiates new and productive internal/external alliances

–         Solicits feedback regarding improving processes

•     Communication – Regularly interacts with team members, contacts among functional areas, and immediate management

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

•     Critical Thinking – Regularly required to analyze and solve problems, and learn and apply new information or skills

•     Customer Focus

–         Ensures product meets client requirements

–         Assesses customer needs and develops options to meet those needs

–         Presents options and recommendations to management/customer(s)

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

•     Good Judgment – Work performed without appreciable direction

•     Guidance

–         Provides constructive feedback to help others develop

–         Builds consensus, encourages two-way feedback and acknowledges contributions of others

–         Encourages work group members to pursue excellence through diverse perspectives

•     Problem Solving

–         References and researches established practices, standards, and/or policies to provide solutions to a variety of difficult problems

–         Effectively challenges current processes and recommends improved approaches

•     Teamwork

–         Ability to work independently and as part of a team

–         Facilitates cooperative behavior among departments

•     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

 

Physical Requirements

a.       Activities. How much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities?

 

 

 

b.       Lifting. Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted? If so, how much and how often?

 

 

 

Direct Reports

·         None