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Are you a problem-solver? A collaborator? Ready to tackle the world of infectious diseases? InBios is looking for people who value a sense of community, cooperation and camaraderie with a shared vision of delivering impactful solutions to those affected by infectious diseases. At InBios, your ideas are valued, your voice is heard, your accomplishments are celebrated. 

About InBios 

InBios International Inc. specializes in the design, development and manufacture of diagnostic assays for emerging infectious diseases and biothreats. Founded in 1996 in Seattle, WA, InBios is dedicated to delivering superior quality products that are accurate, easy to use and cost effective. We have a portfolio of more than 25 diagnostic products, as well as an extensive catalog of life science reagents. For more information, visit www.inbios.com. 

Our primary location is in the dynamic neighborhood of South Lake Union in a state-of-the-art biotech facility, and our secondary location is in the SODO neighborhood with newly remodeled lab and office space in an historic building next to Lumen Field. We also have a stand-alone storage and office facility that is a 5-minute walk from our primary location. InBios offers competitive wages and a rich benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), and performance-based rewards. InBios is committed to work/life balance and provides paid vacation and sick time, including a weeklong, paid shutdown in December. 

Job Description 

 We have an immediate opening for entry-level candidates to join our Biotech manufacturing team to support efforts in producing EUA-approved Covid-19 antigen tests and other InBios products. This position is ideal for someone who wants to start out working in a biotech laboratory/manufacturing environment, learn industry standard good manufacturing practices (GMP), is ready to learn new skills and procedures and is comfortable working with machines and with your hands. We would like to see your resume if you have general industrial or academic laboratory experience and a willingness to learn more lab skills. This position provides opportunity for working with a team and independently on a variety of tasks including preparing buffers, running semi-automated machines, and producing large-scale lateral flow diagnostic test components. If you are seeking an entry-level position with opportunities for experience and growth at the forefront of medical diagnostic biotechnology this is a great opportunity for you.  This position operates on two schedules.  This opportunity is for our 2nd shift, which is from 3:30 PM - 12:00 midnight Monday - Friday.

Experience and knowledge needed to be successful in this position 

• Bachelors degree in life sciences or a similar field with at least 1 year of cumulative experience in a laboratory environment (undergraduate lab classes can be included) 
• Good knowledge of general lab procedures and equipment use and care. 
• Experience in lateral flow immunoassay (antibody-based) diagnostics desirable, but not required 
• Familiar with or willingness to learn GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and able to adhere to SOPs and documented procedures (training provided). 
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. 
• Good written and verbal communication skills. 

Job duties include 

Work with semi-automated machinery on a daily basis. 

Review and log all work activities using work assignment/scheduling software. 

Working under GMP controlled, laboratory setting. 

Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory area. 

Preparing buffers/solution under GMP/GLP. 

Cleaning, maintaining and c