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Who We Are

Ott Scientific

The Ott Scientific family of companies comprises Polysciences, Bangs Laboratories, and Ethos Biosciences. Together, we bring the whole of our experience with best-in-class facilities and scientific, technical, analytical, and manufacturing capabilities to serve customers around the globe. We deliver highly specialized products and services that support scientific discovery and innovations.

Bangs Laboratories

Bangs Laboratories experience in microsphere synthesis and fine particle analysis have established us as a leading manufacturer of polymer, silica and magnetic microspheres for diagnostic, research, and flow cytometry applications. We also manufacture many specialty products to support validation and QC programs for analytical instruments, including a broad portfolio of fluorescent, count, size, and cell viability standards.

Responsibilities: This position is responsible for all aspects of the timely and quality-focused development of new Bangs Laboratories’ in-house products. In addition, this position may be involved in production of standard or custom products, or application support.

• Manage product development projects, including directing the work of Scientists as appropriate.
• Produce custom products as requested.
• Develop test methods as necessary.
• Production:
  • Receive relevant job requests and maintain 4D Production Jobs section
  • Monitor inventory of lab reagents and supplies and submit requests as appropriate
  • Produce in-house products, following current ISO procedures
  • Perform preliminary QC testing prior to release to Materials Department
• Write/update ISO documents as necessary.
• Periodically evaluate the quality of finished goods.
• Evaluate alternative raw material suppliers and new raw material lots.
• Integrate newly developed products into the manufacturing and QC systems.
• Scale-up processes as required.
• Train personnel on laboratory procedures.
• Assist with technical service, trouble shooting and applications support as necessary.
• Investigate and recommend equipment replacement/ addition.
• Attend conferences/ visit customers with sales staff when appropriate.
• Present periodic internal mini-seminars on technical topics as needed.
• Present seminars at conferences, workshops, and customers' facilities as needed.
• Participate in product development projects as team leader or team member.
• Maintain lab work area and equipment.

Education, Training and Experience:

This position requires a degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, bioengineering, or related scientific field and general, broad-based scientific knowledge. Applicants possessing a PhD with 3 years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of relevant experience will be considered. Experience with polymers, polymer synthesis, micro/nanoparticle formulation, magnetic particles, and/or other colloidal systems are preferred. Special consideration will be given to candidates with additional experience in bioconjugation chemistry and/or particle diagnostic test method development. Ideal candidates will have laboratory experience in an industrial R&D setting. The person filling this position must be self-motivated and organized, with good interpersonal and leadership skills. Product and application-specific training will be provided.

What We Offer

Culture

Great people

Peer to Peer Recognition

Broader, hands-on work experience

Clean and Modern Equipment & Labs

Fun company events

Competitive Wages & Generous Year-end Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

Medical Plans with Telemedicine, Rx, & Vision

Dental Plans

Healthcare, Dependent care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with company match

Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance

Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Illness

Paid Time Off

Short & Long-term Disability

9 Paid Holidays

Must have legal authorization to work in the US and will not require sponsorship.

Bangs Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer. Drug-free workplace. Tobacco-free work site.

Bangs Laboratories does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.