Research Associate - Immunoassay QC

Bio-Techne • Minneapolis, MN

10d • $40,300 - $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: $40,300.00 - $66,250.00 POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for executing immunoassay quality control testing to ensure product performance and compliance with established quality standards. Key duties include testing immunoassay products, accurate documentation and review of test results, maintenance of assay databases, and support of data integrity in accordance with GMP and ISO requirements. The role supports QC activities for Quantikine, Luminex, and related immunoassay product lines and participates in control packing operations to enable compliant product release.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and up to 3 years of experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required including computer entry and typing skills
• Must be able to work in a fast-faced environment where you will be required to follow written SOPs, plan, multi-task, and prioritize your own work to meet various deadlines in an efficient manner
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills, especially across different groups and sites
• Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and high level of accuracy
• Must work well independently and in a team-environment including having the ability to collaborate across different groups

Responsibilities

• Perform ELISA assays according to procedures in order to check in-process and final product for quality performance.
• Reduce and evaluate data from assays; record data on proper documents.
• Formulate reagents needed for testing according to existing SOP documents.
• Maintain and enter assay data into assay databases.
• Calibrate equipment according to schedule and keep updated records of calibrations.
• Perform troubleshooting activities under supervision.
• Contribute to the control packing process, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and adherence to quality standards.
• Follow company policies and practices as outlined in the Handbook and follow guidelines regarding safety as outlined in the AWAIR, Chemical Hygiene and Exposure Control manuals in accordance to the job.
• Perform 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