Manager, Operations – Cell Culture

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: $78,100.00 - $

The Manager, Operations – Cell Culture is responsible for leading and overseeing cell culture operations that produce GMP and RUO proteins and antibodies across various cell lines. This role ensures operational excellence through effective team leadership, process optimization, and adherence to quality standards. The position collaborates cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement initiatives, maintain compliance, and achieve departmental and organizational goals.

• Lead and manage cell culture operations teams to meet production and quality objectives.
• Oversee personnel management, including hiring, training, performance reviews, and professional development.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets (Cap Ex and OpEx) and monitor financial performance.
• Review, approve, and optimize standard operating procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and implement best practices for operational excellence.
• Ensure adherence to GMP standards, safety protocols, and company policies.
• Represent the department in cross-functional projects and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders.
• Establish and track key performance metrics to monitor team effectiveness and operational success.
• Provide technical guidance and foster a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and 5-8 years of progressive relevant experience.
• 2 to 5 years management experience preferred.
• Previous GMP laboratory experience strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of cell culture processes, GMP compliance, and quality best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, across diverse teams.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with the ability to make strategic decisions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining attention to detail.

• Onsite work required during standard business hours.
• Occasional extended hours or weekend work may be necessary to meet operational needs.
• Limited travel for cross‑functional meetings or training.

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity to handle laboratory equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed.

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, 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.

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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.

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