Research Associate, Antibody Validation

Bio-Techne • Minneapolis, MN

13d • $41,300 - $66,250

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: Position Summary: Join our innovative Customer Applications Team as a Research Associate and play a pivotal role in advancing antibody validation and spatial biology! In this dynamic position, you’ll help shape the future of multiplex immunofluorescence (mIF) technologies by validating our cutting-edge antibodies. You'll handle diverse fixed tissue samples, analyze complex data sets, maintain meticulous documentation, and share your insights with our collaborative team.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field, with 1 - 3 years of relevant hands on experience; Or, an Associate degree with 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in every task.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word,Excel, Powerpoint
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, evolving workplace.
• Professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Unwavering commitment to quality in every aspect of your work.
• Collaborative spirit and ability to thrive within a supportive team.
• Dedication to maintaining an immaculate and efficient workspace.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with histology techniques, including tissue preparation, staining, and microscopy
• Previous experience with Adobe Photoshop
• Basic understanding of tissue anatomy and pathology to interpret staining patterns accurately
• Skills in using image analysis software for fluorescence

Responsibilities

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for antibody mIF testing and deliver actionable results to leadership.
• Perform, interpret, and optimize antibody staining using mIF for impactful results.
• Support essential lab operations, including instrument setup, calibration, preventive maintenance, reagent management, waste disposal, and more.
• Keep laboratory supplies well-stocked and take initiative in procurement when needed.
• Engage actively in lab meetings and contribute your ideas to drive progress.
• Adhere to all organizational policies, safety protocols, and regulatory guidelines to ensure a safe and compliant work environment
• Leverage internal databases efficiently to support research and reporting needs.
• Play an active part in revising and crafting improved SOPs.
• Embrace opportunities to learn new techniques and expand your expertise as our company grows.

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
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees