Advanced Research Associate - Manufacturing

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:

$49,700.00 - $81,650.00

Position Summary
The Advanced Research Associate will have experience running and troubleshooting molecular assays, preferably in a manufacturing environment. This role will support end to end production with primary focus on the formulation and quality control of reagents prior to being processed into finished kits.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow manufacturing protocols to formulate reagents.
• Functionally test products, reviewing data obtained for compliance to established specifications.
• Propose solutions to technical issues with management or technical lead prior to executing.
• Assist in downstream production by following work instructions to fill, label and package reagents.
• Maintains quality of manufactured products; recording information accurately while following Good Documentation Practices as well as verifying work performed by co-workers.
• Document non-conformances and deviations.
• Follows work instructions to inspect, test and release raw materials.
• Perform rework as required according to designated work instructions.
• Coordinate and perform equipment maintenance.
• Perform equipment validation as required.
• Perform product stability testing according to work instructions.
• Maintain accurate inventory through the timely and accurate completion of work order and inventory transactions and by performing weekly cycle counts.
• Perform general lab maintenance, cleaning, and organization.
• Execute work in a safe manner. Notifying management of any safety issues or risks and assisting in remediation of those safety issues or risks.
• Apply experience and logic to resolve a variety of moderately complex problems.
• Provide support for cross-functional teams on complex projects.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Revise and update procedures as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experienced in the setup and analysis of Molecular assays, PCR/CE, qPCR and NGS preferred.
• Skilled in the use of software programs such as Microsoft Office and database management programs.
• Organized, process-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with high degree of accuracy.
• Good written and communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Readily adaptable to changing demands.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, QAD a plus.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principals.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GLP, ISO, CE or other regulated environments.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent and 2-5+ years’ experience in a production environment; or a combination of education and applicable work 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 d. 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,…