R&D Lab Manager

** 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:$79,800.00 - $
** Job Purpose
** The R&D Lab Manager is responsible for maintaining reagent and material inventories, managing laboratory equipment, and ensuring an organized, safe, and efficient laboratory environment. As a key member of the R&D team, this individual collaborates closely with laboratory personnel and serves as a liaison with internal departments and external vendors to support seamless laboratory operations. Success in this role requires adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to learn new techniques while responding effectively to changing priorities.
** Responsibilities
* ** Manage and maintain laboratory equipment, including routine upkeep, service coordination, troubleshooting, and documentation.
* Maintain inventories of reagents, consumables, and laboratory supplies.
* Ensure a clean, safe, and well-organized laboratory environment, including general housekeeping activities.
* Manage laboratory space and coordinate waste disposal activities.
* Collaborate with R&D team members to identify, assess, and address laboratory operational needs.
* Proactively identify operational risks, inefficiencies, and unmet laboratory needs; develop and implement practical solutions and process improvements.
* Coordinate onboarding and laboratory training for new personnel and ensure adherence to established laboratory procedures and best practices.
* Partner with R&D leadership, EH&S, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to support efficient and compliant laboratory operations.
* Execute responsibilities with a high degree of independence, accountability, and sound judgment.
* Support the Company's Quality System objectives.
** Qualifications
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* Education:

* Minimum of B.S. in molecular biology, cell biology, life sciences, or related field.
* B.S. with 5+ years industry experience, or M.S. with 2+ years of industry experience is preferred.

Skills:

* Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Must be highly collaborative, team oriented and an effective player.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Self- starter with the ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
* Special attention to detail, resourceful and highly organized.
* Experience with standard cell and molecular biology techniques and basic statistical analysis
* Ability to execute projects with minimal supervision, collaborating with project team members to achieve project goals.
* Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
* Ability to proactively problem-solve.

Experience:

* Experience working within a quality system.
* Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles, adapt to evolving priorities, and perform effectively under pressure.
* Previous experience managing R&D laboratory operations is preferred.
* Experience documenting experiments within electronic lab notebooks (ELNs), Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), or similar laboratory management tools is preferred.
* Experience with microscopy, tissue analysis, and data interpretation preferred.

Working Conditions:

* Work is performed in both laboratory and office environments with regular use of computers, microscopes, and standard laboratory equipment.
* Exposure to biological samples, chemicals, and laboratory reagents may occur; appropriate safety procedures and PPE are provided and required.

Physical Requirements:

* Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a computer, microscope, or laboratory workstation.
* Frequent…