Advanced Research Associate - ProteinSimple QC

• 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 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:

• + 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,
• Skills
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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.
• 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.