Advanced Research Associate - Aseptic Processing

**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:**  The Advanced Research Associate supports the development and sustained manufacture of Bio-Techne’s diverse product portfolio. This role involves executing and revising standard operating procedures, facilitating controlled experiments, and collaborating cross-functionally to advance new and existing products. The position implements process improvements, ensures compliance with quality standards, and supports operational excellence within a fast-paced environment. **Key Responsibilities:**  * Author, revise, and execute Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing reagents and consumables. * Facilitate moderately complex controlled experiments to support new product development. * Perform validation activities for equipment used in GMP manufacturing processes. * Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) to capture results, analyze generated data, and prepare comprehensive reports. * Perform timely reviews of in-process manufacturing documentation. * Identify and resolve observed manufacturing process issues. * Investigate and author non-conformance reports; lead troubleshooting activities. * Propose process improvement initiatives and lead implementation efforts. * Conduct periodic workspace walkthroughs, close out actions, and perform device calibrations to maintain compliance. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives. * Perform training for new employees and contribute to team development. * Follow company guidelines and comply with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. * Perform additional duties as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education and Experience:** * Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience, or * Master’s degree in a related field with up to 2 years of relevant experience. * GMP laboratory experience required. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** * Knowledge of GMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) required. * Strong technical knowledge of aseptic filling. * Exposure to media fills and aseptic process qualification. * Ability to work in laminar flow hoods and RABS. * Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. * Ability to perform moderately complex data analysis. * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to perform moderate complex calculations. * Effective verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to conduct training effectively. * Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively. **Working Conditions:** * Onsite work required during standard business hours. * Occasional extended hours may be necessary to meet project deadlines. **Physical Requirements:** * Ability to stand or sit for extended periods. * Ability to wear PPE and clean room attire. * Manual dexterity for handling laboratory equipment. * Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed. **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.** _**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**_ [_**[email protected]**_](mailto:[email protected]) _**for assistance.**_