Manufacturing Technician -Semi-Automated Finishing and Plate Filling

** 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:$18.40 - $25.30

The responsibilities of the Semi-automated plate Finishing and Plate Filling Manufacturing Technician being part of laboratory team building and manufacturing science products. This position will assist with a variety of tasks within a laboratory setting that may include filling containers with product, feeding a plate production machine, labeling, vialing and packaging product, recording data, operating equipment. Operation of semi-automated liquid dispensing and packaging equipment are integral to the job.
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* Principal duties and responsibilities:

*** Operate production machines to fill containers or microplates with products
* Manually batch and label product
* Perform in-process sampling and testing to assure batches meet specifications
* Document results, process and refer to past batch records
* Calibrate and operate semi-automated manufacturing equipment including Via Flo Multichannel pipet, Hamilton Crimp and Fill Robot, Standard Pack and Oyster Bay Plate Filling Machines.
* Understand appropriate lab protocols and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) including regulatory awareness of chemical handling and hazards, compliance, and proper use of equipment
* Consistently meet product cycle times and quality expectations
* Perform specialized cleaning of manufacturing equipment
* Understand site applicable databases
* Follow daily work instructions and priorities set by production Manager with a commitment to safety
* Work may change from day-to-day within reasonable and expected boundaries
* Participate in continuous process improvement efforts, identify and flag areas for improvement
* Perform additional duties as assigned
** Job Qualifications Requirements:
*** Familiar with basic calculations and units of measure
* Experience with plate filling machine, peristaltic pumps, pipettes and balances
* Good communication skills (verbal and written English)
* Able to pick up heavy items (5-50lbs)
* Ability to work in a fast-faced environment where multitasking is required
* Works independently with minimal supervision on routine tasks
* Ability to support and help others in the team
* Knowledge of work performed by the department and learning how to perform multiple functions within the department
* Flexibility to work on multiple tasks with increased effectiveness
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
* Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
* Experience in an ISO or GMP biotech environment is a plus
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* Education and Experience:

*** High School diploma or equivalent and up to 2 years of relevant experience
* Or, associate degree in biotech, chemistry, biology or related fields preferred with Up to 1 year of relevant 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, 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.
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