Are you searching for a change in careers? Join our team- we’d love to have you! The Ott Scientific family of companies (Ethos Biosciences, Bangs Laboratories, Polysciences) strives to develop innovative chemistries, products and services that support advancements across scientific disciplines. Together, we are dedicated to delivering the highly specialized products and services that support scientific discovery and innovations in the diagnostic, medical device, specialty chemical and consumer product markets.

Ethos Biosciences was formed as a subsidiary of Ott Scientific focused on the design, development, and manufacture of high-quality nephrology assay kits, reagents, and lateral flow devices.

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
4 PPO medical plans with Telemedicine, Rx, & Vision, 2 Dental Plans
Healthcare, Dependent care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) with company match, Financial Health & Wellness w/ 1:1 coaching
Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Illness, Paid Time Off, Short & Long-term disability, 9 Paid Holidays

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.

Ethos Biosciences

At Ethos Biosciences, we offer products and services through American Bionostica for lateral flow products, Astral Diagnostics for histology and hematology stains and reagents, Astral Rx for pharmaceutical formulations, and Exocell for research and clinical nephrology assays. Our operations and areas of expertise allows us to seamlessly deliver contract development and cGMP manufacturing services.

Current Open Positions

Manufacturing Manager-Immunoassay

Who We Are

Ott Scientific

Ethos Biosciences

Responsibilities: This position is responsible for all aspects of the timely and quality-focused production of immunoassay products (lateral flow and ELISA), including management of production staff.

Production Coordination:

Responsible for all logistics related to production operations.
Coordinate production schedule.
Accountable for accuracy and completeness of all database entries, as it pertains to product manufacturing.
A primary liaison between the Immunoassay group and other divisions and departments within the company.
Maintain inventory of raw materials and consumables for the group.
Place orders for raw materials, consumables and equipment for Manufacturing and product development activities.
Primary lab representative for safety and facilities issues.

Additional Responsibilities:

Receive relevant production requests and ensure efficient production, following current ISO procedures.
Monitor production rates and product quality, and implement both cost and quality improvement initiatives.
Write / update ISO documents as necessary.
Evaluate alternate raw material suppliers and new raw material lots.
Responsible for transfer of new products/processes into the manufacturing system.
Responsible for transfer of scaled-up processes into the manufacturing system.
Train personnel on production procedures.
Assist with technical service and troubleshooting support as necessary.
Investigate and recommend equipment replacement / addition.

Education, Training, and Experience:

This position requires the ability to oversee production and supervise subordinates effectively. An undergraduate degree in a life science or business is desirable. A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in the diagnostics industry (specifically lateral flow assays) is essential. The person filling this position must be self-motivated and organized, with good interpersonal and leadership skills.

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
3 Medical PPO Medical Plans with Telemedicine, Rx, & Vision, 2 Dental Plans
Healthcare, Dependent care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) with company match, Financial Health & Wellness w/1:1 Coaching,
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.

Ethos Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer. Drug-free workplace. Tobacco-free work site.

Ethos Biosciences 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.

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Quality Assurance Specialist

Who We Are

Ott Scientific

Ethos Biosciences

Ethos Biosciences, Inc, is a subsidiary of Ott Scientific – a 350 person global, diversified, privately held company. Ethos Biosciences designs, develops, and manufactures high quality products that are accurate, repeatable, and easy to use. We exist to drive healthcare innovation by providing diagnostic tools for scientists and practitioners. Our vision is to be the leading provider of assays and reagents for specialty indications and applications.

We have a brand new facilities a 126,000 ft² manufacturing facility in Logan Township, NJ. Ethos Biosciences, we offer products and services through American Bionostica for lateral flow products, Astral Diagnostics for histology and hematology stains and reagents, Astral Rx for pharmaceutical formulations, and Exocell for research and clinical nephrology assays. Our operations and areas of expertise allows us to seamlessly deliver contract development and cGMP manufacturing services. The business engages in contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) for leading diagnostics and lab product distributors and directly markets products under our own brands to clinical, biotech and university labs.

SUMMARY:

We are looking for a entry level Quality Assurance Specialist / Technician willing to learn, understand, and apply current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) and ISO 13485 quality management systems for medical devices. This includes but is not limited to good documentation practices (GDP), control of nonconforming products, change control, corrective and preventative actions, root cause analysis, calibration, and internal audits.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review batch records and forms for good documentation practices
Post batch records in ERP system and green tag approved final product
Review customer certificate of Analysis (COAs)
Assist with root cause analysis of non-conforming product and product complaints
Scan and file all quality documentation e.g., nonconformances, CAPAs, batch records, complaints, etc.
Perform incoming inspection on key packaging and components
Assist with internal or spot audits
Participate in the preparation and review of QA files for customer and ISO onsite audits
Update various databases e.g., customer complaints, non-conformance, CAPAs etc.
Review production line and equipment logbooks for completeness and good documentation
Perform all other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education / Experience:
- Associate’s degree in life sciences or a related discipline and a minimum of one year work experience
- OR a high school diploma and a minimum of 4 years’ work experience preferably in a quality assurance role or in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Able to comprehend regulations and guidance documents and apply critical thinking skills to evaluate requirements.
Proficient judgment, decision-making, and verbal/written communication skills.
Strong leadership, organizational skills, and detail oriented
Able to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks

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

4 Medical PPO Medical Plans with Telemedicine, Rx, & Vision, 2 Dental Plans

Healthcare, Dependent care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) with company match, Financial Health & Wellness w/1:1 Coaching,

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.

Ethos Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer. Drug-free workplace. Tobacco-free work site.

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Machine operator

Operation of filling or packaging equipment in accordance with good manufacturing practices. Responsible to perform various quality checks and assist in the cleaning and change-over of equipment as well as maintaining an accurate inventory through activities such as: proper reporting of material usage, minimizing wastes, and ensuring that measuring devices are properly calibrated.

What You Will Do:

Strong, logical decision-making skills
Strong attention to detail
Adaptable, willing, and interested to learn/do new things
Solid math skills and ability to perform basic calculations
Fork-lift certification/experience desired
1-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment ideal but not required
Ensuring good housekeeping of all work areas
Accurate completion all paperwork and data entry to support job tasks
Assistance with physical inventories
Staging and moving materials by both hand truck and powered industrial vehicles (fork-lift)
Complying with all company policies
Practice Safe work habits in accordance with OSHA, EPA guidelines, and EHS expectations

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED preferred
1-2 years of related experience preferred
Ability to work standing for long periods of time with frequent stooping or bending
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to be detail oriented, quality focused and self-motivated
Fluent in the English language with the ability to read and write
Ability to work in coordination with other team members to accomplish goals
Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while meeting established performance quotas and standards
Must be flexible to work overtime as needed
Adherence to site safety regulations including wearing required personal protective equipment such as steel toed safety shoes and safety

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

4 Medical PPO Medical Plans with Telemedicine, Rx, & Vision, 2 Dental Plans

Healthcare, Dependent care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) with company match, Financial Health & Wellness w/1:1 Coaching,

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.

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

Ethos 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.

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Maintenance Mechanic

Who We Are:

Ott Scientific

Ethos Biosciences

Description:

We require an experienced Plant Mechanic to support our growing operations and customer base. We’re hiring a Plant Mechanic that will be responsible for setup, troubleshooting, cleaning and preventative maintenance activities on equipment such as tube filler, single and multihead liquid fillers, labelers, sealers, inkjet printers, cappers, and related mixing/manufacturing equipment, etc. This role uses skilled trade expertise to maintain equipment, perform changeover activities and identify improvement opportunities to minimize equipment downtime, improve safety, quality and production efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Complete all scheduled packaging manufacturing/packaging preventative maintenance on time and ensure properly documented
Complete process paperwork using Good Documentation Practices as it relates to manufacturing activities
Demonstrate competency with setup and troubleshooting of all packaging equipment, tube fillers, packet fillers, single and multihead liquid fillers, labelers, sealers, inkjet printers, etc. Includes knowing where manuals are kept, using internet sources to research spare parts and technical assistance, and placing purchasing requisitions in the ERP system.
Demonstrate proficiency with performing safety protocols including PPE, LOTO, SWP, NFPA 70E etc.
Must be able to adhere to all safety procedures and rules without compromise. This includes working safety in Class 1, Division 1 (flammable/ignitable areas). Must comply with all grounding and bonding procedures.
Actively participate in 5S activities with Maintenance and Packaging departments including spare parts and inventory
Complete all assigned work orders properly the first time and in a timely manner. Operate with a sense of urgency and firsttimeright mentality
Engage with operators, supervision, and management on a daily basis with a proactive, positive, cando attitude providing accurate and timely feedback on status of work. Communicate in written and verbal format daily to supervisor and other mechanic(s) on status of work and any followup that may be needed
Be able to periodically work in a Clean Room environment wearing all necessary PPE
Remain flexible and energetic to support department and organizational needs as they may change
Provide training as necessary to operators and other mechanics on basic equipment adjustments, operation, and minor maintenance such as changing label rolls, etc
This role will require the candidate to be flexible and fill in as a production associate as needed per production requirements

Education and Skills needed:

HS diploma or the equivalent
Post High School technical degree or certification preferred
5 years of demonstrated, equipment maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong mechanical abilities required.
Strong electrical troubleshooting capabilities desired

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

4 Medical PPO Medical Plans with Telemedicine, Rx, & Vision, 2 Dental Plans

Healthcare, Dependent care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) with company match, Financial Health & Wellness w/1:1 Coaching,

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.

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

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