R&D Lab Manager

Bio-Techne Corp.; Newark, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Pet insurance

Legal and ID shield

401k plans

ESPP

HSA

FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

Bio-Techne Corp. is seeking a dedicated R&D Lab Manager to oversee reagent inventories, instrument maintenance, and a compliant, organized lab space. The role requires collaboration with R&D, EH&S, and operations to address operational needs and drive process improvements.

You will support onboarding, training, and documentation while upholding safety and quality systems. A BS with biology background and industry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. in molecular biology, cell biology, life sciences, or related field.
• B.S. with 5+ years industry experience, or M.S. with 2+ years of industry experience preferred.
• Experience with standard cell and molecular biology techniques and basic statistical analysis.
• Ability to execute projects with minimal supervision and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain laboratory equipment, including upkeep, service coordination, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Maintain inventories of reagents, consumables, and lab supplies.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and well-organized laboratory environment and general housekeeping.
• Coordinate onboarding and training for new personnel and ensure adherence to lab procedures.
• Partner with R&D leadership, EH&S, Operations, and cross-functional teams to support compliant lab operations.

Skills

Org skills

Collaboration

Communication

Self-starter

Detail-oriented

Lab techniques

Project execution

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in molecular biology

Master's degree in related field

Tools

ELNs/LIMS familiarity

Microscopy

Data analysis (statistics)

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:$79,800.00 - $131,100.00**Job Purpose**The R&D Lab Manager is responsible for maintaining reagent and material inventories, managing laboratory equipment, and ensuring an organized, safe, and efficient laboratory environment. As a key member of the R&D team, this individual collaborates closely with laboratory personnel and serves as a liaison with internal departments and external vendors to support seamless laboratory operations. Success in this role requires adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to learn new techniques while responding effectively to changing priorities.**Responsibilities*** Manage and maintain laboratory equipment, including routine upkeep, service coordination, troubleshooting, and documentation.* Maintain inventories of reagents, consumables, and laboratory supplies.* Ensure a clean, safe, and well-organized laboratory environment, including general housekeeping activities.* Manage laboratory space and coordinate waste disposal activities.* Collaborate with R&D team members to identify, assess, and address laboratory operational needs.* Proactively identify operational risks, inefficiencies, and unmet laboratory needs; develop and implement practical solutions and process improvements.* Coordinate onboarding and laboratory training for new personnel and ensure adherence to established laboratory procedures and best practices.* Partner with R&D leadership, EH&S, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to support efficient and compliant laboratory operations.* Execute responsibilities with a high degree of independence, accountability, and sound judgment.* Support the Company's Quality System objectives.**Qualifications**Education:* Minimum of B.S. in molecular biology, cell biology, life sciences, or related field.* B.S. with 5+ years industry experience, or M.S. with 2+ years of industry experience is preferred.Skills:* Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.* Must be highly collaborative, team oriented and an effective player.* Good verbal and written communication skills.* Self- starter with the ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.* Special attention to detail, resourceful and highly organized.* Experience with standard cell and molecular biology techniques and basic statistical analysis* Ability to execute projects with minimal supervision, collaborating with project team members to achieve project goals.* Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.* Ability to proactively problem-solve.Experience:* Experience working within a quality system.* Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles, adapt to evolving priorities, and perform effectively under pressure.* Previous experience managing R&D laboratory operations is preferred.* Experience documenting experiments within electronic lab notebooks (ELNs), Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), or similar laboratory management tools is preferred.* Experience with microscopy, tissue analysis, and data interpretation preferred.Working Conditions:* Work is performed in both laboratory and office environments with regular use of computers, microscopes, and standard laboratory equipment.* Exposure to biological samples, chemicals, and laboratory reagents may occur; appropriate safety procedures and PPE are provided and required.Physical Requirements:* Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a computer, microscope, or laboratory workstation.* Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle laboratory equipment, pipettes, and imaging instruments with precision.* Visual acuity sufficient to distinguish microscopic details, colors, and digital images for accurate analysis.* Ability to occasionally lift and move materials and equipment up to 50 pounds* Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including lab coat, gloves, and safety glasses, as required.**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*** ***[e-mail]*** ***for assistance.***