Immunoassay Scientist

Bio-Techne • Minneapolis, MN

6d • $78,100 - $128,500

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.

Position Summary:
The responsibilities of this position are to serve as a leader in plate-based ELISA and bead-based multiplex Luminex product development efforts and create marketing collateral to support the continued expansion of the immunoassay portfolio. You will be involved in assay development from initial concept through product release, and work on problems of high complexity. In addition, this role includes maintaining familiarity with the current trends and market needs, as well as defining and proposing appropriate processes while working with the larger Bio-Techne organization.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in biochemistry, biology or equivalent with a minimum of 8 to 10 years of research experience required, or PhD in biochemistry, biology or equivalent and demonstrated working knowledge of scientific principles
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, which includes the use of all instruments related to immunoassays.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to make effective decisions and problem-solve.
• Demonstrable leadership capability in training and mentoring other lab members.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in planning, organizational, and multi-tasking skills to complete assignments in an efficient manner in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and ability to collaborate across different groups.
• Skills in problem solving, including the ability to identify and appropriately evaluate an alternative course of action.
• Strong ability to communicate professionally, both oral and written, along with presentation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Respond constructively to requests for additional duties that are aligned with the scope of the role.
• This position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status).

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing immunoassays is preferred.
• Experience with electronic lab notebooks (ELN) and database management are desirable.
• Computer entry and/or typing skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in complex research projects relating to new immunoassay product development, driving assigned projects forward to successful conclusions
• Work effectively and manage simultaneous projects whilst meeting agreed milestones, timeline and product requirements
• Gather and analyze data to draw conclusions and determine next steps for future experimentation as well as improvements to existing processes.
• Generate high quality reports and presentations for core teams and stakeholders and detail work in electronic laboratory notebooks and other required documentation.
• Collaborate effectively across departments and business functions.
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders on workload, prioritization, and progress.
• Actively contributes to design control and phase gate processes.
• Be an active contributor to core and technical teams by identifying and proposing product requirements.
• Deliver presentations and project updates to core teams and stakeholders.
• Develop strong business acumen to help drive projects to successful commercial products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and develop marketing content to support the release of new products.
• 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 with the job.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
• 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
• employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
• an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior