Manufacturing Lab Associate

Fortis Life Sciences, LLC; Texas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Life Sciences, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented cell culture technician to support production and R&D in mammalian systems. You will maintain cell lines, perform transient transfections for antibody and protein expression, and help manage a large in-house cell bank. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include routine mycoplasma testing, maintaining reagents, preparing media, and assisting with equipment maintenance while adhering to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field is required or highly preferred.
• Hands-on mammalian cell culture experience is highly desired.
• Experience with recombinant protein expression in mammalian, insect, or bacterial systems is desirable.
• Experience with protein characterization methods such as protein assays, SDS-PAGE, and Western blot is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cell lines and perform transient transfections for recombinant expression of antibodies and other proteins.
• Help maintain in-house cell bank of 125+ mammalian cell lines; provide cells for IHC, flow cytometry, and lysates.
• Carry out routine mycoplasma testing.
• Maintain lab supplies and specific reagent inventory to enable efficient workflows.
• Perform general lab tasks (diswashing, media prep) and assist with equipment maintenance.
• Collaborate with staff and follow company policies and safety rules.
• Support quality management principles and participate in safety compliance.

Skills

Time management

Record keeping

Fast learner

Team collaboration

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor of Science or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fortis Life Sciences is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics reagents and solutions. We partner with our customers to design, validate, and manufacture solutions to solve their complex development problems. Our teams work together across various sites, functions, & scientific disciplines to help our customers bring their innovations to market with confidence.

What You’ll Do

In this position you will support all company mammalian cell culture needs, including both production and research and development, in support of our antibody development activities. In this position you will assist with all tasks in the cell culture core. These include, but are not limited to, maintaining cells and carrying out transient transfections for expression and purification of recombinant proteins and antibodies; culturing hybridoma cell lines for antibody production; and maintaining a cell bank of over 125 different human and rodent cell lines, processing them for flow cytometry, FFPE cell pellets and cell lysate. The successful candidate is detail-oriented, highly motivated, and willing to learn new skills. If you are looking for the opportunity to be first, fast, and flexible, come join us!

What You Will Do

• Maintain cell lines and perform transient transfections for recombinant expression of antibodies and other proteins.
• Help maintain the in-house cell bank of over 125 different mammalian cell lines. Culture cells and provide cell pellets for IHC, cells for flow cytometry, and prepare cell lysates for IP/WB.
• Carry out routine mycoplasma testing.
• Maintain general lab supplies and specific reagent inventory to enable efficient and productive work flows.
• General lab maintenance tasks such as dishwashing, making media, etc.
• Contribute to basic lab equipment maintenance and repair.
• Work harmoniously and effectively with other staff members and in conjunction with Bethyl's policies and procedures.
• Promote the principles of quality management and quality assurance.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety by following safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other various tasks as assigned by management, which may not be listed above.

Who You Are & What You Bring

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment, demonstrating effective time management to maximize productivity.
• Ability to keep accurate records and effectively convey results to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts, techniques, and tasks.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Adobe, etc.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team as well as individually.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior colleagues and other lab personnel.

Preferred educational and experiential background:

• Bachelor of Science, or related degree
• Hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture techniques for adherent and suspension cell lines highly desired
• Experience with recombinant protein expression in mammalian cells, in insect cells, or in bacteria desired.
• Experience with general protein characterization methods such as protein assays, SDS PAGE gels and Western blots highly desired

What We Offer

We have an incredibly talented group of intelligent, down-to-earth individuals who are committed to developing and manufacturing only the highest quality products. Our mission: "Pursuing a Healthier World by Creating Tomorrow's Science Today" is complemented by our core values (EXCITE):

Excellence - We believe in solving for root cause. No shortcuts, no "band-aids"

Customer First - We prioritize the experience and outcomes of our customers above all.

Integrity - We are honest and accountable, holding ourselves to a high standard of ethical conduct.

Trust - We believe an engaged, empowered team begins with a foundation of trust. We trust our team members to make the right decisions and to be driven by and evaluated on results.

Entrepreneurship - We encourage smart risk taking. We value novel mistakes in the pursuit of innovation.

Benefits: Fortis offers medical, dental, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave, and more.

Fortis Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.