Advanced Research Associate
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:
$49,700.00 - $81,650.00
Position Summary:
Perform routine quality control testing to determine lot status and product release for the ProteinSimple capillary electrophoresis basis systems, including iCE and SimpleWestern. This position is responsible for planning, executing, and managing activities in the ProteinSimple liquid and lyophilized reagent QC process to ensure that all applicable objectives are met, and the product functions as expected. To be successful in this role candidate needs to be skilled in analytical techniques for analysis of biological assays. This position interfaces with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Product Support, Assay Development and Quality Assurance.
Key Responsibilities:
Compile, document, interpret and manage data from ProteinSimple capillary electrophoresis systems, including iCE and Simple Western platforms, to evaluate the quality of in-process materials and finished goods to either confirm compliance with established quality standards or identify deviations. This includes functional, assay performance, precision, and accuracy testing. Data management comprises analysis and disposition of data produced and curation of that data into established systems.
Ensure that the final product satisfies the product requirements and meet end-user expectations
Revise SOPs of moderate complexity
Initiate and support deviation and out-of-specification investigations
Provide recommendations for corrective actions for low complexity problems and processes
Spot areas for improvement to enhance the QC testing and process efficiency
Maintain clear and accurate records
Attend cross-functional team meeting and present data summaries
Perform lab work when needed, including preparation of controls and reagents, and performing instrument runs
Support projects and new product launch activities of moderate scope that require data review, and contribute to basic project deliverables
May participate in method validations, establishing specifications and writing standard operating procedures
Train team members within the department
Support other QC operations, as needed
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or similar science degree with 2+ years’ experience.
Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or similar relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment and skills such as micropipetting, electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing, western blotting, QC functions, test procedures.
Ability to apply understanding of electrophoresis techniques and data analysis to technical troubleshooting or project execution
Outstanding analytical skills, particularly focused in algebraic equations for solving calculations related to evaluating chromatograms
Ability to independently troubleshoot abnormal test results and determine next steps of moderate complexity
Work fully independently on routine tasks and other tasks beyond daily expectations
Flexibility to effectively prioritize own work and manage the work of multiple tasks
Experience working with and evaluating data with Excel and proficient in all Microsoft Windows functions, as well as JMP and GraphPad Prism
Ability to evaluate moderate volumes of data in a short timeframe
Strong understanding of quality system regulations and standards
Experience working within an ISO compliant, or other regulated environment.
Experience developing, reviewing, deploying Standard Work (WI’s, MI’s, SOPs)
Experience presenting assay data and interpretations
Demonstrated ability to deliver quality work, with high work accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to meet project timelines and collaborate with internal team
Organized with exquisite attention to detail
May be on computer monitor and keyboard for long periods of time
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 ID shield.
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.
