Advanced Research Associate - ProteinSimple QC
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Overview
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:
$49,700.00 - $81,650.00
Position Summary:
Perform routine quality control testing todeterminelot status and product release for theProteinSimplecapillary electrophoresis basis systems, includingiCEandSimpleWestern. This positionis responsible for planning, executing, and managing activities in theProteinSimpleliquid and lyophilized reagent QC process to ensure that all applicableobjectivesare met, and the product functions as expected. To be successful in thisrole candidate needs to be skilled in analytical techniques for analysis of biological assays. This position interfaces with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Product Support, AssayDevelopmentand Quality Assurance.
Key Responsibilities:
Compile, document, interpret and manage data fromProteinSimplecapillary electrophoresis systems, includingiCEand Simple Western platforms, to evaluate the quality of in-process materials and finished goods to either confirm compliance with established quality standards oridentifydeviations. This includes functional, assay performance, precision, andaccuracytesting. Data managementcomprisesanalysis and disposition of data produced and curation of that data into established systems.
Ensure that the final product satisfies the product requirements and meet end-user expectations
Revise SOPs of moderate complexity
Initiateand supportdeviation and out-of-specification investigations
Provide recommendations for corrective actionsfor low complexity problems and processes
Spot areas for improvement to enhance theQC testingand processefficiency
Maintain clear andaccuraterecords
Attend cross-functional teammeetingand present data summaries
Perform lab work when needed, including preparation of controls and reagents, and performing instrument runs
Supportprojectsand new product launch activitiesof moderate scopethat require data review,and contribute to basic project deliverables
Mayparticipateinmethod validations,establishingspecifications and writing standard operating procedures
Train team members within the department
Support other QC operations, as needed
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree inBiology,Chemistry,Engineeringor similar science degreewith2+ years’ experience.
Master’s degree inBiology,Chemistry,Engineering, or similar relevant experience
Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities:
Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment and skills such asmicropipetting,electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing, western blotting,QC functions, testprocedures.
Ability to apply understanding of electrophoresis techniques and data analysistotechnical troubleshooting or project execution
Outstanding analytical skills, particularly focusedinalgebraic equations for solving calculations related toevaluating chromatograms
Ability toindependentlytroubleshootabnormal test results anddeterminenext stepsof moderate complexity
Workfullyindependently on routine tasksand other tasks beyonddaily expectations
Flexibility toeffectivelyprioritizeown workand manage thework ofmultiple tasks
Experience working with and evaluating data withExcel and proficient in all Microsoft Windows functions, as well as JMP and GraphPad Prism
Ability to evaluatemoderatevolumes of data in a shorttimeframe
Strong understanding of quality system regulations and standards
Experience working within an ISO compliant, or other regulated environment.
Experience developing, reviewing, deploying Standard Work (WI’s, MI’s, SOPs)
Experiencepresentingassay data and interpretations
Demonstrated ability to deliver quality work, with high work accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to meet project timelines and collaborate with internal team
Organized with exquisite attention to detail
May be on computer monitor and keyboard for long periods of time
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.
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