Overview

The Lateral Flow Production Analyst is an entry level, non-exempt position that reports to the Lateral Flow Production Management Team. The Lateral Flow Production Analyst manufactures a wide variety of Charm ROSA diagnostic tests for screening in the dairy and/or grain industry.

The pay range for this position is $22.50 to $32.00 per hour. Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and other factors in accordance with applicable laws.

Essential Functions

✓Prepare and adjust reagents required for testing and production of ROSA components.
✓Dilute necessary antibiotics in raw milk or prepare incurred grain samples and qualify using approved tests.
✓Spray and assemble components for pre and post-production testing.
✓Document accurately and precisely all vital information to track raw materials such as lot numbers and production dates. Present complete data for approval by management.
✓Bag, label and seal finished product and store in proper conditions.
✓Update SOPs as assigned to ensure procedures are current and correct.
✓Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required

✓BS or equivalent in Biochemistry, related field, or equivalent experience
✓Proficiency with MS Excel, Word and Outlook
✓Excellent attention to detail

Preferred

✓Lateral Flow diagnostic test manufacturing experience
✓GMP/GLP Experience
✓Understanding of basic statistics

Physical Requirements

✓Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 30 pounds.
✓Ability to operate a pipette accurately and consistently for up to 1,000 repetitions per day.
✓Manual dexterity to fill and adjust airtight syringes, and to make fine adjustments on production equipment and reel-to-reel machines.
✓Visual acuity to inspect and label spraying defects on a moving component web within a reel-to-reel system.
✓Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, typically 60–90 minutes at a time.
✓Tolerance for working 10–15 minutes in low-temperature environments (4°C and -20°C).
✓Ability to work in low humidity (<20% RH) and elevated temperature (up to 28°C) conditions.
✓Capacity to safely handle antibiotics in both dry powder and concentrated liquid forms within a laboratory setting.

Salary Description

$22.50 to $32.00 per hour