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We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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Must be located in or near Longmont, CO

Job Purpose/Overview

Acting as a subject matter expert, Manager/Senior Manager, Process Development, will be responsible for identifying methods to improve and optimize the design of our products and to over-see the transfer of products into the manufacturing area. Collaborating with other technical and manufacturing associates, identify ways to improve the processes surrounding purification, conjugation, formulation, and calibration; and troubleshoot and resolve any chemical/biological/assay issues that may arise. Provides technical and sustaining support to our consumables manufacturing area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for leading chemical and biological manufacturing process development related to the scale up, transfer and manufacture Antech point-of-care consumables. In addition, the position will assist in the development of analytical measurement systems in support of R&D, manufacturing, and quality. The position is uniquely positioned to make major contributions across the organization.

• Lead a team in the development of analytical measurement of surfaces, proteins, and other reagents.

• Establish process-product linkages through analytical method development.

• Oversee analytical method validation.

• Direct process development activities (surface chemistry qualification, and printing formulation and method development) in support of product development and scale efforts.

• Assist in the development and qualification of new conjugation methods.

• Vendor selection and management, when required.

• Develop and mentor staff; provide direction and support; create goals designed to increase technical competencies and further professional development.

• Foster collaboration and communication with cross-disciplinary functional groups in the development, implementation, and execution of company’s strategic vision and objectives.

• Identify strategic opportunities for process improvements.

• Other duties as assigned.

We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable to the values and standards of the organization. Every employee has the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards. Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that employees will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values

Education and Experience

• Master’s or PhD in biochemistry, biophysics, analytical chemistry or similar

• At least five years of biotechnology industry experience in these areas:

• Surface characterization, using spectroscopic ellipsometry, and colorimetric or fluorometric assays.

• Analyzing proteins/antibodies by chromatographic methods (reverse-phase, HIC, and/or analytical SEC), and fluorescence methods.

• Protein bioconjugation using click chemistries and NHS, EDC, maleimide or any combination thereof.

• Array development and manufacturing including peptide, protein or nucleic acid arrays.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including technical presentations and presentations across all organizational levels

• Effective and comfortable leading teams

• Experience in communicating complex results across organizational levels.

• Strong organizational, analytical and project management skills.

• Knowledge of surface chemistry, including surface analytical measurements and process development.

• Ability to build positive relationships within all levels of the organization.

• Highly organized and able to balance multiple demands and priorities.

Working Conditions

The associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand/wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding. The associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to hear and speak in order to use the telephone, make presentations and communicate with people in an office environment. The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

The associate will primarily work in a typical office environment including use of cubicles, computers and overhead lighting. Temperature extremes will be minimal to nonexistent. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The associate will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, database management, email, and the Internet. The associate is frequently required to use a calculator; fax, copy machine, and phone system. The associate must occasionally use media equipment such as an overhead projector, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.

The Target Pay Range for this position is $116,380 - $150,000 annually. At Mars, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits and more:

• Medical, Dental, Vision (multiple plans available)

• Basic Life (company paid) & Supplemental Life

• Short and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

• Life Assistance Program

• Pet Care Discounts

• Several other health and wellness benefits

We are a rapidly growing, stable company with excellent advancement opportunity. We offer a great benefits package and associate pet health benefits too! If you are passionate about animal healthcare, are motivated by making a difference we want to hear from you!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at Antech Careers (https://www.antechdiagnostics.com/about/careers/)

We are a rapidly growing, stable company with excellent advancement opportunity. We offer a great benefits package and associate pet health benefits too! If you are passionate about animal healthcare, are motivated by making a difference we want to hear from you!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at Antech Careers (https://www.antechdiagnostics.com/about/careers/)