Production Specialist

Proteintech is a growing Biotech company located in the greater Chicago area.   Our Mission is to support our customers in all their endeavors, be it accelerating life sciences research, and /or clinical diagnostics and therapies

Proteintech is an international biotechnology company that manufactures antibodies, ELISA kits and proteins for use in life science research. Proteintech makes of all its own products to the highest standards possible, with complete control over the whole manufacturing, validation and QC process. 110,000+ citations of Proteintech products demonstrates what matters most to the company: the success of its reagents in the hands of scientists, helping them make discoveries to change and explain the world around us. 

Position Summary: 

Proteintech is looking to expand its capabilities at the Rosemont, IL facility to include regulated immunohistochemistry products and reagents. As a Production Specialist of this operation, the main responsibility will be to follow standard operating procedures to fill production orders. These production orders will require different skills (outlined below) that combine both manual and automation of raw materials to create the desired finished goods product.  The initial portfolio will be transferred from another location, however, new products will continually be added on a regular basis which will require the Production Specialist to learn new skills that come with an expanding portfolio.  Further, the Production Specialist will assist other scientists with testing inside the IHC portfolio and other Proteintech Group products. The Production Specialist will ensure that products in the IHC workspace are manufactured with the highest level of quality and compliance in a safe and timely manner to meet customer expectations. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Mix and aliquot bulk into smaller finished good vials
• Operate Semi-automatic and fully automatic filling systems
• Perform and assist with QC testing (Western Blot, IHC Stain) as needed
• Collaborate with Internal/External scientists in the troubleshooting of protocols and staining issues
• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting equipment/instrumentation
• Execute, and /or validate new procedures and techniques
• Adhere to laboratory’s quality control policies (GCP, CAP/CLIA, ISO) and document all quality control activities with the ability to recognize outliers and correct them.
• Ability to utilize a laboratory information management system (LIMs, MS Office esp. Excel)

• General laboratory work includes sample/ reagent preparation and equipment maintenance and housekeeping

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: 

• Bachelors Degree (Preferably in Life Sciences or Chemistry)
• Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience (undergraduate lab work included)
• Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Powerpoint

Desired:

• Good understanding and ability to adhere to established quality standards and regulatory compliance requirements for medical device or diagnostics will be a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment, working on multiple projects with evolving priorities and deadlines.
• Superior organizational skills with ability to multi-task and balance complex and routine work activities.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Methodology

 To apply please send your CV to Katie Bellows  at katie@ptglab.com

Proteintech group is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.