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By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Pay Range:

$40,300.00 - $66,250.00

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bioassay Quality Control department provides team members the opportunity to practice and learn a variety of laboratory techniques. This position is responsible for performing protocol-defined bioassays on proteins and antibodies to demonstrate the activity of a product. The position requires maintenance of cell lines and isolation of primary cells for use in the assays. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) documentation and workflow is required in this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Maintain cell lines; isolate primary cells from human/animal blood and animal tissue for use in bioassays. Freeze cell stock for future applications.

+ Perform routine bioassays following the instructions for quality control on proteins, antibodies, and related products.

+ Analyze and report data with the consideration of intra and inter-assay variations and other factors which may affect the assay results.

+ Keep accurate records of all experiments performed.

+ Follow GMP guidelines, documentation, and workflow.

+ Perform stability testing and data reports for products.

+ Fill cell requests for intra-company use.

+ Perform general laboratory maintenance, including cleaning of laboratory equipment. Stock laboratorysupplies. Prepare aliquots of shared reagents.

+ Follows company policies and practices as outlined in Handbook and follow guidelines regarding safety as outline in the AWAIR, Chemical Hygiene and Exposure Control manuals in accordance to the job.

+ Perform additional duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Basic knowledge of cell biology, chemistry, and lab equipment (pipettes, microscope, centrifuge, andincubator).

+ Problem solving ability, record keeping (Excel, Access databases) skills, written communication (lab notebook) and organizational skills.

+ Math skills – algebraic equations for solving calculations, stoichiometry. Ability to convert mass units tomolar units.

+ General understanding of tissue culture and sterile technique. Basic understanding of cell growth cycle.

+ Skill in establishing effective interpersonal relationships such as the ability to solicit key ideas andinformation.

+ Proficient in planning, organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills.

+ Knowledge of company’s safety policy.

+ Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information with discretion and confidentiality.

+ Ability to pay attention to details and perform at a high level of accuracy.

+ Ability to act independently on routine assignments or on projects with a team.

+ Ability to work hours that confirm to standard business operations (8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.).

+ Flexibility to work alternate or additional hours as needed, including occasional short weekend work.

HIRING QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

+ Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences or equivalent, with a 0 to 2 years related experience.

Why Join Bio-Techne:

We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.

We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.

We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.

We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.

We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.

Bio-Techne empowers researchers in Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics by providing high-quality reagents, instruments, custom manufacturing, and testing services. Our family of brands creates a unique portfolio of products and services.

Science is our passion; it drives us to collaborate, develop, and manufacture award-winning tools that help researchers achieve reproducible and consistent results.