Automation Technician

Bio-Techne•Minneapolis, MN

6d•Onsite

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. Automation Technician 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.

Requirements

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)
Prior experience with general laboratory equipment (pipets, analytical balance, microscope, incubator and degassing device) is required
Prior experience operating material handling equipment is preferred

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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