Luminex Lab Research Associate - Fast-Paced Biotech Ops

biotechne; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) + ESPP

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship & development

Volunteer time off

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Bio-Techne's Luminex Operations manufactures made-to-order Luminex multiplexing assays that support critical disease-related research. As a Research Associate, you will assist manufacturing across platforms to ensure quick turnaround, high quality, and customer satisfaction. This is an exempt position.

You will help with inventory, data reporting, and routine equipment maintenance while adhering to safety, quality, and regulatory procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent required; 0–2 years in a lab.
• Associate's degree in Biological Sciences or related field with at least 2 years lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Formulate microparticle and biotin cocktails per SOPs.
• Qualify Luminex assay components (microparticles, biotins).
• Troubleshoot non-conforming Luminex assays with guidance.
• Track and replenish inventory of assay components.
• Report and analyze data in multiple databases.
• Prepare and stock diluents and standards for orders.
• Follow safety, quality, training, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.

Skills

Lab skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

Associate's degree in Biological Sciences

Tools

Micropipettes

Centrifuge

LIMS

Barcode scanners

Job description

Bio-Techne's Luminex Operations manufactures made-to-order Luminex multiplexing assays that support critical disease-related research. As a Research Associate, you will assist manufacturing across platforms to ensure quick turnaround, high quality, and customer satisfaction. This is an exempt position.

You will help with inventory, data reporting, and routine equipment maintenance while adhering to safety, quality, and regulatory procedures in a fast-paced environment.