At Biomeme we make things. We make hardware; we work with biological organisms; we hack smartphones. We're looking for passionate people who are skilled with their hands and have impeccable attention to detail. You should be a fast learner and not afraid of tackling challenges both big and small. No task is above or below your pay grade.

Biomeme is as interdisciplinary as it gets. We combine rigorous biology and chemistry with best-in-class hardware and software engineering. It's all wrapped up in sublime user design, with the goal of helping our customers enact real-world change. Guided by data and a belief in the iterative process, we develop elegant solutions to complex problems that demand precision.

Our partners and customers span a wide range of industries across the US, Latin America, Africa and Europe.  We've got great traction in health: we're testing for STD's in Philadelphia, Malaria and Ebola virus in Africa, Avian Influenza in Europe, veterinary targets in the Andes and Lyme disease in the US. Outside of health, we have partners in industrial water monitoring, aquaculture, agriculture, conservation biology and more. High school students are testing for mislabeled sushi. Quantified Selfers are tracking their microbiome. Everyday users are even testing their own DNA for genetic markers.

We are also currently working to manufacture and distribute COVID-19 test kits in the United States and Canada. It’s a good time to come onboard.

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Full Time

Entry/Low Level

BA/BS in relevant scientific diciplines

SUMMARY:
Under general supervision of both Quality and Biology departments, performs a variety of routine laboratory operations in quality assurance and quality control to support the release of company products. The candidate shall use a variety of standard molecular biology laboratory equipment and materials, with a strong focus on nucleic acid extraction methods and Real-Time PCR assays.  Duties include creating, maintenance and inventory management of standard reagents and materials to test company products prior to release to customers. The candidate must be able to follow Company Standard Operating Procedures, inspect QC materials, make quantitative and qualitative measurements, perform routine quantitative and qualitative biological and/or chemical analytical tests, perform routine calculations in the determination pass and fail criteria, and ensure paperwork is complete and correctly documented.  This shift will be Friday - Monday 7:00AM - 5:30PM.

If you are a curious, detail-oriented person always looking for the answer to some question, and you think you have experience that could make you a valuable team member, we want to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform laboratory work according to prescribed standards
• Perform work under the company’s Quality System
• Perform work according to applicable GDP/GLP standards
• Preparation of reagents and materials for quality control release testing of products
• Maintain inventory of standard reagents and materials to support release testing
• Set up, adjust, and operate laboratory equipment and instruments
• Testing of company hardware devices
• Testing of company consumable products
       o DNA/RNA extraction devices
       o Real-Time PCR assays
• Collect and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data
• Organize data within Quality Management System
• Maintenance and cleaning of laboratory work spaces
• Calibrate laboratory instruments


REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Typically requires bachelor’s degree in related field; however, additional related work experience will be considered in lieu of education requirement.

Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.

Skills:
• DNA/RNA extraction
• Real-Time PCR
• Molecular biology bench skill set and familiarity (small-volume pipetting, sterile technique, etc.)
• Statistical analysis
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Preparation of chemicals and reagents

In order to be considered for this position, please submit your resume to careers@bio-meme.com. Submissions without an accompanying resume will not be considered.

In the subject line: Full Name / Resume/ Position Applied For
i.e. Jane Doe / Resume/ Manufacturing Quality Control Technician

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