Research Associate - GMP Antibodies

Téchne • Minneapolis, MN

290d • $40,000 - $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. This position is responsible for purifying polyclonal/monoclonal antibodies in a GMP Lab, following GMP guidelines. This includes, but is not limited to GMP, natural, and other products used by pharma and IVD customers. Purifies polyclonal/monoclonal antibodies by column chromatography, using a variety of techniques and equipment. Filter, aliquot, and bottling of product using aseptic techniques, and submits to bulk inventory. Documents batch records following GMP guidelines.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, biotechnology, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 0 to 2 years of experience.
• Chromatography experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Purification of antibodies.
• Cleans, validates equipment and procedures, and ensures the lab is ready for internal and external audits.
• Revises specifications, SOP's and documents as needed, and submits to manager for review.
• Ensures chemicals, stock buffers, and equipment calibration are up to date.
• Submits orders to restock chemicals, raw materials, and consumables when needed.
• Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Skill in establishing effective interpersonal relationships such as the ability to solicit key ideas and information.
• Skills in planning, organizational, time management and multi-tasking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of safety and company rules and policies.
• Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in Handbook and follow guidelines regarding safety as outline in the AWAIR, Chemical Hygiene and Exposure Control manuals in accordance with the job.
• Requires continuous supervision and monitoring.
• Perform 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.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Health Saving Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Dependent Care FSA.
• Mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs.
• Employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives.
• Accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree