Lab Assistant

Bio-Techne • Minneapolis, MN

11d • $17 - $23 • 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. Pay Range: $16.80 - $23.10 Position Summary: This is a Full-Time Position at 40 per week on a flexible, daytime schedule. The responsibilities of this position are to maintain the animal facility at Bio-Techne, comfort handling rodents is required. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• This position requires a high school diploma or GED, AA degree or equivalent with a minimum of 2 to 4 years’ experience with a high school diploma, or 0 to 2 years with an AA or a BS degree.
• Attention to detail, organization, are required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
• Computer entry and/or typing skills are desirable.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and have good communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment
• Ability to work with animals (mouse, rat).
• Adhere to IACUUC rules for animal care.
• Skills pertaining to immunization of rodents.
• Knowledge of sterile technique.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and practices.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Ability to act independently on routine assignments or projects.
• Ability to plan, organize and multi-task to complete assignments in an efficient manner.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both oral and written.
• Excellent record keeping skills necessary.
• Ability to pay attention to details and perform at a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to work hours including weekend and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the welfare and immunization of all rodents that are used within R & D Systems.
• General lab duties including filter sterilizing aliquoting and labeling samples.
• General lab duties including stocking and organizing supplies and materials and preparing reagents.
• 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.
• Performs 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree