Research Associate Antibody Production

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, together with all its brands, provides tools that help researchers treat and prevent disease worldwide.

$40,300.00 – $66,250.00

This position supports the core work of Bio-Techne’s brands by contributing to the production and quality validation of antibodies in a commercial laboratory setting. Responsibilities include preparing animal serum and raw materials, executing antibody purification processes in accordance with SOPs, and performing routine Western blot analysis to ensure product quality. The role focuses on protein manipulation and formulation, buffer preparation, and accurate documentation.

• Prepare raw materials, including animal serum, using standard laboratory techniques such as dilution, centrifugation, and filtration.
• Execute high-volume antibody purification processes in accordance with established SOPs to meet product release timelines.
• Perform routine Western blot analyses to assess antibody performance against defined quality standards.
• Apply protein handling and formulation techniques, including dialysis, dilution, and standard volume and mass calculations.
• Prepare buffers and solutions while maintaining accurate and thorough documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure efficient workflow and achievement of team objectives in a fast‑paced lab environment.
• Support product line development and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.
• Carry out additional laboratory and team‑related tasks to support operational needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a lab setting in lieu of a degree.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Strong knowledge of general lab techniques.
• Ability to handle repetitive complex tasks efficiently.
• Attention to detail and high‑level accuracy.
• Ability to plan, organize, and multitask to complete assignments efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Professional communication skills, both oral and written.

Work performed in a laboratory and production environment with exposure to chemicals, reagents, and standard lab equipment. Standard schedule hours with occasional variation depending on production needs. Minimal or no travel required.

Ability to lift and handle materials weighing 5–50 lbs.; ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive laboratory tasks for extended periods; manual dexterity required for laboratory equipment and fine measurement techniques.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, and charity drives.
• Provision of pet and legal/d insurance.

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.