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.

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Position Summary: 

The Advanced Research Associate supports the development and sustained manufacture of Bio-Techne’s diverse product portfolio. This role involves executing and revising standard operating procedures, facilitating controlled experiments, and collaborating cross-functionally to advance new and existing products. The position implements process improvements, ensures compliance with quality standards, and supports operational excellence within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Author, revise, and execute Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing reagents and consumables.

• Facilitate moderately complex controlled experiments to support new product development.

• Perform validation activities for equipment used in GMP manufacturing processes.

• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) to capture results, analyze generated data, and prepare comprehensive reports.

• Perform timely reviews of in-process manufacturing documentation.

• Identify and resolve observed manufacturing process issues.

• Investigate and author non-conformance reports; lead troubleshooting activities.

• Propose process improvement initiatives and lead implementation efforts.

• Conduct periodic workspace walkthroughs, close out actions, and perform device calibrations to maintain compliance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.

• Perform training for new employees and contribute to team development.

• Follow company guidelines and comply with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience, or

• Master’s degree in a related field with up to 2 years of relevant experience.

• GMP laboratory experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of GMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) required.

• Strong technical knowledge of fermentation (E. coli bioreactor), protein purification (TFF, chromatography, filtration, dialysis), and/or aseptic filling preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to perform moderately complex data analysis.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to conduct training effectively.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

Working Conditions:

• Onsite work required during standard business hours.

• Occasional extended hours may be necessary to meet project deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.

• Manual dexterity for handling laboratory equipment.

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed.

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• 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.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

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.

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.

This position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] for assistance.