Research Associate

Bio-Techne Corp.; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; 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

ID shield

Job summary

Bio-Techne Corp. is seeking a Research Associate for Luminex Operations to support manufacturing processes across made-to-order Luminex assays, ensuring fast turnaround, high quality, and customer satisfaction.

You will work in an exempt role focused on formulating cocktails, qualifying components, troubleshooting assays, and maintaining inventory while collaborating with a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent with 0–2 years in a lab setting, or an associate’s with minimum 2 years’ lab experience.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment (e.g. pipettes, centrifuge, computers) and ability to handle repetitive tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Formulate microparticle and biotin cocktails for made-to-order Luminex assays per SOPs.
• Qualify Luminex assay components including microparticles and biotin stocks.
• Troubleshoot non-conforming assays with guidance.
• Track and maintain inventory of assay components and request new stocks as needed.
• Report and analyze data in databases and prepare/deliver orders.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

Associate’s degree in Biological Sciences

Tools

Pipettes

Centrifuge

Microsoft Excel

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: $40,300.00 - $66,250.00

Position Summary:

Bio-Techne’s Luminex Operations manufactures made-to-order Luminex Multiplexing Assays that allow researchers to perform studies on a variety of different diseases that are critical for drug discoveries and clinical studies. As a Research Associate in Luminex Operations, you will be responsible for supporting manufacturing processes within various Luminex made-to-order assay platforms and to ensure quick product turnaround, high quality, and customer satisfaction.

This is an exempt position.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent required with 0 to 2 years of work experience in a lab, or an associate’s degree in Biological Sciences or related with a minimum of 2 years work experience in a lab.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment (e.g. pipettes, centrifuge, computers, etc.)
• Ability to handle repetitive tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel.
• Capability to work in a fast-faced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to plan, organize and multi-task to complete assignments in an efficient manner.
• Ability to pay attention to details and perform at a high-level accuracy.
• Proficiency in professional communication, both orally and in writing.
• Perform work independently on routine assignments or projects and work with a team.

Why Join Bio-Techne:

We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• pet
• 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.

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.

Bio-Techne empowers researchers in Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics by providing high-quality reagents, instruments, custom manufacturing, and testing services. Our family of brands creates a unique portfolio of products and services. Science is our passion; it drives us to collaborate, develop, and manufacture award-winning tools that help researchers achieve reproducible and consistent results.