Animal Blood Collection & Transport Technician

Bio-Techne; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401k

Job summary

Bio-Techne in Minnesota is seeking an Animal Blood Collection Driver to safely collect, handle, and transport bovine and porcine blood from slaughterhouses to the processing site. You will ensure biosecurity, temperature control, and complete documentation, supporting production of IVD-grade materials.

This role requires early hours, frequent travel, PPE use, and adherence to GMP and biohazard standards; physical labor including lifting 40–80 lbs and working in extreme temperatures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift 40–80 lbs and push or maneuver heavy containers.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn biohazard safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work independently and follow written procedures.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicle to slaughterhouse locations several times per week.
• Set up sterile collection containers, anticoagulant systems, hoses, and related equipment.
• Collect bovine and porcine blood following SOPs.
• Follow conveyor lines to maximize collection efficiency.
• Ensure proper mixing of blood with anticoagulant to prevent clotting.
• Inspect collected blood for contamination and fill levels.
• Safely load, transport, and deliver materials under specified conditions.
• Complete collection records, batch logs, and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Adhere to GMP, biohazard handling, and data integrity requirements.
• Report deviations, spills, or equipment issues promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate collection schedules with internal teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Time management

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Procedural reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Job description

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:

$27.20 - $37.40

Position Summary:

The Animal Blood Collection Driver is responsible for safely collecting, handling, and transporting bovine and porcine whole blood from approved slaughterhouse facilities to the processing site. This role supports the production of IVD-grade and downstream biological materials by ensuring accurate collection, biosecurity, temperature control, and complete documentation. The position requires strict adherence to safety, biohazard, and quality standards, along with frequent travel to collection sites and hands-on work in active slaughterhouse environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Slaughterhouse Collection & Operations

• Drive company vehicle to designated slaughterhouse locations multiple times per week.
• Gear up with required PPE (bodysuit, ear and eye protection) prior to collection activities.
• Set up sterile, labeled collection containers, anticoagulant systems, hoses, and related equipment.
• Collect bovine and porcine blood at the kill line following approved procedures and SOPs.
• Follow animals along conveyor lines as needed to maximize collection efficiency.
• Ensure proper mixing of blood with anticoagulant to prevent clot formation.
• Inspect collected blood for contamination, clots, container integrity, and proper fill levels.

Transport & Logistics

• Safely handle, load, and transport collected biological materials using approved containers and vehicles.
• Maintain specified transport conditions (e.g., ambient temperature or per specification).
• Ensure timely delivery of collected blood to the processing facility.

Quality, Compliance & Documentation

• Accurately complete collection records, batch logs, volume logs, and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Follow all company SOPs, GMP principles, biohazard handling standards, and data integrity requirements.
• Report deviations, spills, equipment failures, or abnormal findings promptly.
• Comply with all biohazard, bloodborne pathogen, sanitation, and PPE requirements.
• Handle spills, leaks, or damaged containers using approved safety procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of collection equipment, tools, and transport vehicles.
• Perform daily inspection, cleaning, and basic maintenance of collection equipment and vehicles.
• Report equipment issues, malfunctions, or supply shortages.
• Communicate effectively with slaughterhouse personnel and internal operations teams.
• Coordinate collection schedules with internal scheduling or operations staff.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to collection efficiency, safety, and logistics flow.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of or ability to learn biohazard safety protocols and sanitation standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–80 lbs and push or maneuver heavy containers and carts (250+ lbs).
• Comfortable working with animal blood and biological materials.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures (above 100°F in summer, below 0°F in winter).

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to temperature extremes and biohazards including blood, urine, feces, raw milk, bile.
• Onsite work required at slaughterhouse facilities and processing locations.
• Regular exposure to biohazards including blood, urine, feces, raw milk, and bile.
• Work hours typically align with early morning slaughter schedules (e.g., 3:30 AM – 11:30 AM), including travel time (up to 2–3 hours round trip).
• Frequent travel to collection sites required.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting 40-60 lbs
• Pushing carts over 250 lbs
• Extended periods of standing and walking.

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.