Research Associate

Company: Bio-Techne
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: June 13, 2021

Job Description:

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Minneapolis - Minneapolis, MN

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Associate's Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Operations

Description

By joining the Bio-Techne team, you will have an impact on future cutting-edge research. Bio-Techne and all of its brands provides tools for researchers in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics.

Position Summary:

The major responsibilities of this position are to primarily develop plate-based ELISA products related to Bio-Techne's existing product lines, including literature review, data analysis, reagent evaluation, feasibility, assay optimization, stability studies and product transfer. Additional work on protein chemistry, antibody evaluation and collaboration with other internal development teams may be needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new immunoassay products. Under general supervision, independently schedule, plan, perform and report experiments for the feasibility, optimization, transfer and validation of immunoassay kits.
• Evaluate critical raw materials. Optimize formulations and procedures to meet all assay specifications.
• Communicate effectively in writing and in verbal communications, including formal presentations. Write official product documentation.
• Perform general laboratory maintenance and cleaning, including laboratory equipment. Maintain laboratory supplies.
• Follow company policies and practices as outlined in the Handbook and follow guidelines regarding safety as outlined in the AWAIR, Chemical Hygiene and Exposure Control manuals in accordance to the job.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Or, Bachelor's degree in a related field and up to 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required
• Must be able to work in a fast-faced environment where multitasking is required
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must work well both independently and in a team environment

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