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Bio-Techne

Research Associate - QC Bioassay

Bio-Techne, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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**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:$40,300.00 - $66,250.00**POSITION SUMMARY**The Bioassay Quality Control department provides team members the opportunity to practice and learn a variety of laboratory techniques. This position is responsible for performing protocol-defined bioassays on proteins and antibodies to demonstrate the activity of a product.

The position requires maintenance of cell lines and isolation of primary cells for use in the assays.

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) documentation and workflow is required in this position.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*** Maintain cell lines; isolate primary cells from human/animal blood and animal tissue for use in bioassays.

Freeze cell stock for future applications.* Perform routine bioassays following the instructions for quality control on proteins, antibodies, and related products.* Analyze and report data with the consideration of intra and inter-assay variations and other factors which may affect the assay results.* Keep accurate records of all experiments performed.* Follow GMP guidelines, documentation, and workflow.* Perform stability testing and data reports for products.* Fill cell requests for intra-company use.* Perform general laboratory maintenance, including cleaning of laboratory equipment.

Stock laboratory

supplies.

Prepare aliquots of shared reagents.* Follows company policies and practices as outlined in Handbook and follow guidelines regarding safety as outline in the AWAIR, Chemical Hygiene and Exposure Control manuals in accordance to the job.* Perform additional duties as assigned.**RESPONSIBILITIES*** Basic knowledge of cell biology, chemistry, and lab equipment (pipettes, microscope, centrifuge, and

incubator).* Problem solving ability, record keeping (Excel, Access databases) skills, written communication (lab notebook) and organizational skills.* Math skills – algebraic equations for solving calculations, stoichiometry. Ability to convert mass units to

molar units.* General understanding of tissue culture and sterile technique.

Basic understanding of cell growth cycle.* Skill in establishing effective interpersonal relationships such as the ability to solicit key ideas and

information.* Proficient in planning, organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills.* Knowledge of company’s safety policy.* Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information with discretion and confidentiality.* Ability to pay attention to details and perform at a high level of accuracy.* Ability to act independently on routine assignments or on projects with a team.* Ability to work hours that confirm to standard business operations (8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.).* Flexibility to work alternate or additional hours as needed, including occasional short weekend work.**HIRING QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES*** Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences or equivalent, with a 0 to 2 years related 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 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.** #J-18808-Ljbffr