Manufacturing Associate - Research Operations

<p><b>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.</b></p><p></p><p style="text-align:left">Pay Range:</p>$40,300.00 - $66,250.00<p><b>Position Summary:</b> </p><p>This position is responsible for supporting the development and sustained manufacture of Bio-Techne&#39;s various product lines. You will follow standard operating procedures, conduct controlled experiments, and collaborate cross-functionally to progress the ongoing development of new and existing products, helping advance Bio-Techne&#39;s evolving portfolio.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities: </b> </p><ul><li><p>Author, revise, and execute Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to manufacture Bio-Techne reagents and consumables.</p></li><li><p>Set up and conduct controlled experiments that help further new product development.</p></li><li><p>Execute validation activities for various equipment utilized in the GMP manufacturing process.</p></li><li><p>Document results and prepare reports summarizing your data.</p></li><li><p>Actively participate in operation-specific workstreams by proposing and supporting the implementation of process improvement projects.</p></li><li><p>Investigate and author non-conformances. Carry out troubleshooting activities.</p></li><li><p>Conduct periodic walkthroughs of your workspace. Close out resulting actions and perform device calibrations to maintain a compliant workspace.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with other departments as needed.</p></li><li><p>Utilize company-sponsored tools to drive forward your professional career development.</p></li><li><p>Support training of new employees as needed.</p></li><li><p>Follow company guidelines and comply with all safety, quality, and training procedures/regulations.</p></li><li><p>Perform additional duties as assigned.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Education and Experience:</b> </p><ul><li><p>Associate degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience.</p></li><li><p>Or, Bachelor’s degree in a related field and up to 3 years of relevant experience.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: </b> </p><ul><li><p>Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.</p></li><li><p>Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment where multitasking is required. </p></li><li><p>Must have good verbal and written communication skills.</p></li><li><p>Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.</p></li><li><p>Must work well both independently and within a team environment. </p></li><li><p>Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) knowledge and/or experience are preferred.</p></li><li><p>Fermentation of E. Coli (bioreactor), protein purification (TFF, chromatography, filtration, dialysis) and/or aseptic filling knowledge and experience are preferred.</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left"><b>Why Join Bio-Techne:</b></p><ul><li><h3>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.</h3></li><li><h3>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.</h3></li><li><h3>We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.</h3></li><li><h3>We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging. </h3></li><li><h3>We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.</h3></li><li><h3>We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.</h3></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. </b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.</span></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.</span></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p></div></div></div></div>