Overview

The Lateral Flow Junior Analyst is an entry-level, non-exempt position that reports to LF Management. The Junior Analyst supports the LF Production department in performing pre- and post-testing on diagnostic tests and components for the dairy industry, as well as manufacturing various Charm Diagnostic tests.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 to $28.00 per hour. Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and other factors in accordance with applicable laws.

Essential Functions 

• Screen and approve raw materials for use in ROSA tests.

• Assist in the manufacture of new ROSA products under the guidance of LF Management.

• Prepare reagents required for raw material preparation or ROSA component screening.

• Test incoming shipments of raw materials before use in production, setting up experiments with LF Management with alternate sources.

• Operation of reel-to-reel and manual guillotine equipment used for manufacturing ROSA raw material.

• Perform pre and post-production testing on ROSA tests and components.

• Record all pertinent information in assigned SOPs and/or spreadsheets.

• Assist in the lamination of ROSA cards when needed.

• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Skilled with MS Excel and Word

• Schedule is Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Preferred:

• Pursuing a degree in Biochemistry or a related field

• Lab experience

Physical Requirements

• Able to safely handle antibiotics in dry powder and concentrated liquid form in a laboratory setting.

• Able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

• Able to visually inspect and label spraying defects on a moving component web on a reel-to-reel machine.

• Able to sit or stand for an extended length of time.

• Able to work at a computer for an extended length of time.

• Will be exposed to fluctuating environmental conditions, i.e., temperatures ranging from 4°C in a walk-in cold room where the finished product is stored to 28°C in LFP Dry Rooms.

• Able to operate micro-pipettors repeatedly and accurately for up to 4 hours.