Buffer Associate

Omega Bio-tek, Inc.; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous PTO package

Birthday off

Quarterly and yearly bonus incentives

401k match and Roth

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Omega Bio-tek, Inc. in Norcross, GA is seeking a Buffer Associate I to support the Production Department by preparing buffers for in-house use and finished products. You will play a key role in buffer making and ensure proper documentation and traceability.

The role requires a life sciences degree or equivalent experience, 1+ year in a lab, the ability to lift 30 lbs, and readiness to obtain a full-face respirator certification after hire. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in life science or related field.
• 1+ year laboratory experience or similar.
• Able to obtain full-face respirator certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in buffer making process.
• Prepare stock buffers from raw chemicals; purify buffers through filtration systems.
• pH buffers and take analytical measurements of buffers; prepare chemical components for Magnetic particles manufacturing
• Follow buffer recipe according to SOP to properly produce components
• Complete all required documentation for proper traceability
• Generate clear and concise reports
• Interact with senior laboratory personnel to review progress and present results
• Follows company, industry, state, federal safety standards including OSHA, EPA, and waste management
• Maintain laboratory, cleaning, maintenance and safety per SOPs
• Follow established company SOP and ISO 9001 guidelines

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

BS or MS in life sciences

Tools

Computer software proficiency

Job description

The Buffer Associate I will support the Production Department by preparing buffers for in-house use and finished products.

What you will do:

• Play a key role in buffer making process

• prepare stock buffers from raw chemicals; purify buffers through filtration systems

• pH buffers and take analytical measurements of buffers; prepare chemical components for Magnetic particles manufacturing

• Follow buffer recipe according to SOP to properly produce components

• Complete all required documentation for proper traceability

• Generate clear and concise reports

• Interact with senior laboratory personnel to review progress and present results

• Follows company, industry, state, federal safety standards are being followed including OSHA, EPA, and waste management

• Maintain laboratory, cleaning,maintenanceand safety per SOPs

• Follow established company SOP and ISO 9001 guidelines

What you will need:

• BS or MS degree in life science field or equivalent experience

• 1+ years ofpreviousexperience in laboratory setting or similar experience

• Able to obtain full face respirator certification upon hire

What you will bring:

• Solid communication, organization, and time-management skills

• Demonstrate excellent organizational skill and ability to manage large amount of technical data and documentation

• Proficiencywith standard computer software

• Ability to lift 30lbs

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 100% employer paid short-term and long-term disability & life insurance

• Generous PTO package

• Paiddayoff to celebrate your birthday!

• Quarterly and yearly bonus incentives

• Up to 4% match for 401k and Roth

• Pet insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Discount Program

• And much more!

What else you need to know:

• Location:Norcross, GA

• Hours:Monday - Friday, Flexible start time to bedeterminedwith your manager, between 7 AM-9 AM

About Omega Bio-tek

OUR HISTORY

Since its founding in 1998, Omega Bio-tekhas been at the forefront of nucleic acid purification by offering products for clinical and basic research, biotechnology, and agricultural applications. DNA and RNA extractionisthe firststepfor so many downstream analyses, and efficient and clean nucleic isolation is crucial. Our goal is to offer high-quality products to help you improve your workflows.

For the bestoptionforall ofyour extraction needs, we offer multiple nucleic acid extraction chemistries including magnetic beads, silica membranes, and salting out. These three different methods are available in a wide range of different kits and configurations for a total of over 900 products.

Omega Bio-tek’sheadquartersare located inNorcross, Georgia, about 25 miles outside of downtown Atlanta. We own andoperatea38,000 ft2facility. We offer products for manual and automatedprocessing,and we support our customers by having HamiltonMicrolab® STAR™ Beckman Coulter Biomek® FX, andThermoKingFisher® instruments in-house.