Lab Associate

Company: Fortis Life Sciences
Location: Montgomery
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

The OpportunityLocated in Montgomery, TX, Fortis Life Sciences is a leading provider of antibody products and production services that support scientific discovery. -You'll be working in the fast-growing and rewarding field of life sciences where employees are driven by their passion to learn and make a difference in the world. -The IHC department is part of the Antibody Validation Group whose primary responsibility is to ensure that our antibodies meet the highest quality standards. -You will work with cutting edge whole-slide imaging instruments and become an integral member of the validation team. -The successful candidate is detail-oriented, highly motivated, and willing to develop new processes where they do not exist. Bethyl Laboratories is nimble, market-focused and thrives in a fast-paced growing environment. If you are looking for the opportunity to be first, fast, and flexible, come join us!What You Will Do

• Execute testing according to strategy and priority set by supervisor and Director.
• Manually perform high volume immunohistochemical (IHC) staining runs for screening monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies for utility in IHC.
• Assist in the operation of whole slide imaging instrumentation for both brightfield and fluorescent stained slides (Vectra Polaris, 3DHistech P250).
• Perform titration experiments to determine optimal concentration of antibodies used -as controls and determine suitability for use. -
• Perform immunostaining procedures for multiplex IHC assays under the direction of supervisor. -
• Perform established digital image analysis routines for IHC and multiplex IHC.
• Assist with R&D and special projects. -
• Adhere to approved methods and strict methodologies. -
• Perform procedures according to established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and/or work instructions (WIs).
• Perform established digital image analysis routines, annotate -images, -and record results.
• Perform H&E staining on tissue blocks to determine fit for use and assist -maintain tissue block database. -
• Assist is making buffers and other chemical reagents as needed. -
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management, which may not be listed above, that are necessary to accomplish our goal of improving lives by supporting scientific discovery. -Who You Are & What You BringKnowledge, Skills, Abilities, Preferred educational, and experiential background:
  • Associate degree in relevant scientific field or equivalent work experience.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in laboratory setting. Academic experience may substitute in some situations. -
  • The ability to learn and to be coached for new skill development.
  • In depth knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office programs. -
  • Knowledge of python or R is a bonus. -
  • Demonstrated capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, high volume work environment.
  • Ability to communicate with colleagues clearly and effectively. -We are passionate about improving lives through the support of scientific discovery. -We believe that success RESTs on our commitment to our Core Values:
    • Respect: - Respect for the company, coworkers, and oneself.
    • Excellence: -A commitment to high standards of quality products, science, workmanship, and customer care.
    • Stewardship: -A commitment to protect that with which we are entrusted; the company reputation, resources, equipment and most importantly our animals.
    • Teamwork: -A commitment to the understanding that pleasant communication, collaboration across the company is critical.

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