LF PRODUCTION ANALYST

Charm Sciences, Inc.; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 30,996 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Charm Sciences, Inc. is hiring an entry-level Lateral Flow Production Analyst to support manufacturing of ROSA diagnostic tests for dairy and grain applications.

The analyst reports to the Lateral Flow Production Management Team and prepares reagents, processes samples, and documents data for approval. Responsibilities include assembling components, labeling products, maintaining records, and updating SOPs to ensure current procedures.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

BS or equivalent in Biochemistry or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

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.

Pay range: $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.