Advanced Research Associate - Quality Control Immunoassays

Bio-Techne • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

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: This position is primarily responsible for performing immunoassay quality control testing to check for quality performance of product, maintain accurate documentation of results, and maintain assay databases. These immunoassay products include Quantikine, DuoSet, Luminex, IVD kits, and related product lines.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with 2+ years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with up to 2 years related experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required including computer entry and typing skills
• Must be able to work in a fast-faced environment where you will be required to follow written SOPs, plan, multi-task, and prioritize your own work to meet various deadlines in an efficient manner
• Must be able to analyze data in order to make effective decisions
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills, especially across different groups and sites
• Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and high level of accuracy
• Must work well independently and in a team environment including having the ability to collaborate across different groups
• Must demonstrate strong technical knowledge including knowledge of lab techniques, lab equipment, computer software, immunoassays, and safety practices
• Flexibility to work alternate or additional hours as needed

Nice To Haves

• Experience in clinical laboratory or quality control systems with a thorough knowledge of good manufacturing practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform ELISA assays according to procedures in order to check in-process and final product for quality performance.
• Reduce and evaluate data from assays; record data on proper documents.
• Assist in transfer of new products & technologies from development including attending project meetings, performing assays, and evaluating results.
• Calibrate equipment according to schedule and keep updated records of calibrations.
• Formulate reagents needed for testing according to existing SOP documents.
• Maintain and enter assay data into assay databases.
• Review assay information and exercise judgement (within defined procedures and practices) to determine appropriate action.
• Assist in validations by organizing materials, performing assays, and keeping data records.
• Perform troubleshooting activities under supervision.
• Assist in implementing change control. Write and/or revise standard operating procedures as needed.
• Train other team members as needed.
• Compile reports and present data with proposed action plan under supervision.
• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Handbook and follows guidelines regarding safety as outlined in the AWAIR, Chemical Hygiene and Exposure Control manuals in accordance to the job.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees