Immunoassay Technician (ELISA / Automated Platforms) Esya Labs - 2.0 Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Details Full-time $25 - $35 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Paid sick time Qualifications Data integrity assurance Instrumentation troubleshooting GLP Dishwashing Contamination control Data integrity and documentation Laboratory quality control records management Attention to detail Data quality monitoring Laboratory standard operating procedures Laboratory techniques Laboratory preventive maintenance CLIA regulations Cleaning Pipetting Laboratory information systems (LIS) Sterile laboratory techniques Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Full Job Description About Us We are a fast-growing biomarker and precision diagnostics startup working on fluid-based profiling for neuroinflammation and CNS-related biology. Our lab spans both research-use-only (RUO) assay development and CLIA-aligned clinical workflows, with a strong focus on quality, speed, and reproducibility. Role Summary We are hiring a hands-on Immunoassay Technician to run ELISA-based assays, process samples from various specimens including human and mouse, and help scale high-throughput biomarker operations.

This is a startup role:

ownership, pace, and adaptability matter.

CLIA/COLA

required Key Responsibilities

• Execute ELISA-based assays end-to-end (standards, controls, incubation, washing, detection)
• Prepare reagents, dilution series, and QC materials with precision
• Operate plate washers/readers; maintain timing-critical workflow discipline
• Process samples: centrifugation, plasma/serum separation, aliquoting
• Maintain cold-chain integrity and strict sample traceability
• Monitor assay QC (standard curves, CVs, acceptance criteria)
• Troubleshoot common assay failures (edge effects, high background, low signal)
• Support transfer onto automated immunoassay platforms (training provided)
• General lab and inventory management Core Lab Competence (Required)
• Strong aseptic technique, contamination control, sample integrity discipline
• Excellent pipetting accuracy and GLP-grade documentation
• High personal ownership of run quality and repeatability Troubleshooting & Maintenance
• Diagnose assay drift, control failures, high CVs
• Routine instrument upkeep: cleaning cycles, consumables, error logging
• Fast escalation and clear communication in a lean team Data & Quality Systems
• Standard curve interpretation, LoD/LoQ fundamentals
• Familiarity with LIMS and audit-ready record keeping
• SOP adherence, deviations, CLIA/COLA awareness
• Chain-of-custody discipline across RUO + clinical sample environments
• Closely work with Bioinformatics and Analytics team Preferred
• Biomarker panel experience (cytokines, inflammation, neuro/CNS markers)
• Exposure to multiplex or ultra-sensitive platforms (Simoa/Olink)
• Startup lab experience: flexible, delivery-focused
• Good work ethic and attention to detail. Eligibility
• Must be authorised to work in the United States

Equal Opportunity Employer Pay:

$25.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off

Work Location:

In person