Research Associate II, Process Development

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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Work Type: On Site

This is an On-Site role based out of our Laboratory in Longmont, Colorado.

The Target Pay Range for this position is $58,600 - $68,900 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Job Purpose/Overview

The Research Associate (RA) I or II will be assigned to one or more research projects aimed at the further development of the Company’s product assays on our proprietary platform. The Research Associate may work on project(s) range from pre-product to post-launch process development and can involve substantial interdisciplinary activity and collaboration. The Research Associate will participate in experiment planning, execution, and data analysis in a biologic laboratory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process release or rejection of materials and product in accordance with Antech procedures.
• Conduct routine and non-routine analysis, including but not limited to biochemical and chemical analysis of raw biologics, in-process items, and finished products according to established operating procedures.
• Calibrate and maintain lab and analytical equipment.
• Generate and/or review data for compliance to specifications and report abnormalities.
• Author, review, and revise SOPs, test methods, and reports as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with various teams, including Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality.
• Participate in laboratory work including formulation of standards, calibrators, and biologics conjugation.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in the feedback cycle and provide trend analysis on manufacturing line performance (e.g., high background, spot morphology, process parameter changes).
• Support scale-up and/or technical transfer experiments on the auto-line for both existing and new veterinary diagnostic products.
• Support other process development projects as needed, typically by performing product testing (calibration, QC, stability testing) with critical feedback to inform decision-making.

Education and Experience

• RA I = Bachelor’s degree in life sciences field or similar degree program; 0-2 years’ experience in biotechnology industry or laboratory setting preferred.
• RA II: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or similar degree program; 2-4 years’ experience in biotechnology industry or laboratory setting preferred.
• Experience working in regulated environments (Quality Systems, ISO 9001:2015) preferred.
• Experience working in Biosafety level 1 laboratory preferred.
• Experienced with MS Office
• Data analysis software/programming language is desirable (e.g., Graphpad Prism, R, Python).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of molecular biology and biochemistry.
  • Preferred experience with Protein characterization techniques (HPLC).
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-pasted environment, working on multiple projects with constantly changing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working in Biosafety level 1 laboratory preferred.
• Excellent analytical and documentation skills.
• Experienced with MS Office
• Well-organized and a collaborative, team player, able to demonstrate ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written/presentation).

Working Conditions

The associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand/wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding.  The associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  The associate is frequently required to hear and speak in order to use the telephone, make presentations and communicate with people in an office environment.  The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch.

Work will be performed in both an office and a laboratory environment.   Office setting will involve sitting and standing, bending, kneeling, transferring across the body from side to side, lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, utilizing phone and computer equipment. Lab process equipment may include analyzing and testing tools and the usage of chemicals and reagents in Biosafety level 1 environment. Lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

• All Full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits and more:

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)

• Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life

• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

• Life Assistance Program

• Pet Care Discounts

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

Note to Search Firms/Agencies

Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.