Automation Technician

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

We are looking for an Automation Technician to join our Automation manufacturing team in the production of Protein Simple Consumables science products. In this role, you will play a crucial part in a variety of tasks within a laboratory setting, with primary duties focusing on the preparation and filling of specialized microtiter plates with liquid products using semi-automated plate production machines.

Additionally, you will be responsible for packaging standard vials into plastic pouches using automated standard pack equipment.

• Operating specialized production machines such as Oyster Bay, Hamilton plates filler and M&O Perry to fill liquid products into vials and/or microplates
• Packaging standard vials into plastic pouches using custom standard pack equipment.
• Batch and label products manually or utilize automated equipment
• Document data, reference past batch records, and maintain accurate batch records and inventory of manufacturing components
• Set up, clean, and operate semi-automated manufacturing equipment, such as Oyster Bay or Hamilton Plate Filling Machines and Standards packer
• Adhere to lab protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regulatory and safety guidelines
• Meet product cycle times and quality expectations consistently
• Follow daily work instructions and priorities set by the production supervisor/lead with a strong commitment to safety
• Perform any additional duties as assigned

• Ability to work on routine tasks under supervision
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment and automated material handle equipment independently.
• Knowledge of lab protocols, SOPs, chemical handling procedures, and safety and regulatory compliance standards
• Familiar with basic calculations and unit of measurement
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment
• Able to pick up heavy items (5-50lbs)
• Good communication skills (verbal and written English)

• Minimum high school diploma with 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Technical or associate degree in Mechatronics / Automation / Biotech Manufacturing or any other relevant technical degree with up to 1 years of relevant experience is preferred
• Prior experience with general laboratory equipment (pipets, analytical balance, microscope, incubator and degassing device) is required
• Prior experience operating material handling equipment is preferred

• 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…