Luminex Operations Research Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Pet insurance

Legal shield

ID protection

401k plan

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Bio-Techne’s Luminex Operations manufactures made-to-order Luminex multiplex assays for disease-focused research. As a Research Associate, you’ll support manufacturing across assay platforms to ensure quick turnaround, high quality, and customer satisfaction in an exempt role.

Qualifications include a biology degree (or an associate with lab experience) and comfort with repetitive tasks. Proficiency in Excel and strong communication are valued, with opportunity for growth and career development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent; 0–2 years in a lab.
• Alternative: Associate’s degree with minimum 2 years of lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Formulate microparticle and biotin cocktails for made-to-order Luminex assays according to SOPs.
• Perform qualification of Luminex assay components including microparticles and biotin stocks.
• Troubleshoot non-conforming Luminex assays with guidance.
• Track and maintain inventory of assay components and request new stocks as needed.
• Report and analyze data in multiple databases.
• Prepare and stock diluents and standards to process orders.
• Follow guidelines for safety, quality, training, and regulation policies.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory equipment

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Independent and team work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Biological Sciences or related with 2+ years lab experience

Job description

Bio-Techne’s Luminex Operations manufactures made-to-order Luminex multiplex assays for disease-focused research. As a Research Associate, you’ll support manufacturing across assay platforms to ensure quick turnaround, high quality, and customer satisfaction in an exempt role.

Qualifications include a biology degree (or an associate with lab experience) and comfort with repetitive tasks. Proficiency in Excel and strong communication are valued, with opportunity for growth and career development