Research Associate - ProteinSimple QC at Research & Diagnostic Systems, Inc. — Minneapolis, MN

Pay Range:

$40,300.00 - $66,250.00Position Summary:

Perform routine quality control testing to determine lot status and product release for the ProteinSimple capillary electrophoresis basis systems, including iCE and SimpleWestern. This position is responsible for planning, executing, and managing activities in the ProteinSimple liquid and lyophilized reagent QC process to ensure that all applicable objectives are met, and the product functions as expected. To be successful in this role candidate needs to be skilled in analytical techniques for analysis of biological assays. This position interfaces with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Product Support, Assay Development and Quality Assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Run QC assays for reagents and consumables, analyze results, and review trending data
• Precise and meticulous observation and recording of all details of QC assay, which are not limited to but including: lot numbers, expiration dates, and physical observations of materials
• Revise SOPs of low complexity
• Initiate deviation and out-of-specification investigations
• Keep a clean and organized workspace
• Maintain inventory of reagents and consumables needed to perform QC assays
• Participate in continuous process improvements efforts
• Understand and follow appropriate lab protocols
• Chemical handling and hazards
• Labeling
• Safety procedures
• Department specific SOP’s
• Proper use and maintaining equipment
• Follow guidelines and comply with all company safety, quality, and training procedures and regulations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or similar science degree with 0-2 years of laboratory experience.
• Associates degree or non- scientific bachelor’s with 2+ years’ relevant experience working in a quality position for a GMP or life science related industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to pipette and perform techniques like electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing, and western blotting
• Basic understanding of electrophoresis techniques and data analysis.
• Work independently with minimal supervision on routine tasks and follow priorities set by supervisor
• Experience with MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, JMP, GraphPad Prism
• Flexibility to work on multiple tasks with increased effectiveness
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail and quality
• Ability to support and help others in the team
• Manages time well and will put in extended time as needed
• Understanding of basic statistical principles

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.