Automation Technician

**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: $18.40 - $25.30 **Automation Technician** We are looking for an Automation Technician to join our Automation manufacturing team in the production of Protein Simple Consumables science products. In this role, you will play a crucial part in a variety of tasks within a laboratory setting, with primary duties focusing on the preparation and filling of specialized microtiter plates with liquid products using semi-automated plate production machines. Additionally, you will be responsible for packaging standard vials into plastic pouches using automated standard pack equipment. **Principal duties and responsibilities:** * Operating specialized production machines such as Oyster Bay, Hamilton plates filler and M&O Perry to fill liquid products into vials and/or microplates * Packaging standard vials into plastic pouches using custom standard pack equipment. * Batch and label products manually or utilize automated equipment * Document data, reference past batch records, and maintain accurate batch records and inventory of manufacturing components * Set up, clean, and operate semi-automated manufacturing equipment, such as Oyster Bay or Hamilton Plate Filling Machines and Standards packer * Adhere to lab protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regulatory and safety guidelines * Meet product cycle times and quality expectations consistently * Follow daily work instructions and priorities set by the production supervisor/lead with a strong commitment to safety * Perform any additional duties as assigned **Job Qualifications Requirements:** * Ability to work on routine tasks under supervision * Ability to operate general laboratory equipment and automated material handle equipment independently. * Knowledge of lab protocols, SOPs, chemical handling procedures, and safety and regulatory compliance standards * Familiar with basic calculations and unit of measurement  * Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment * Able to pick up heavy items (5-50lbs) * Good communication skills (verbal and written English) **Education and Experience:**   * Minimum high school diploma with 1-2 years of relevant experience * Technical or associate degree in Mechatronics / Automation / Biotech Manufacturing or any other relevant technical degree with up to 1 years of relevant experience is preferred * Prior experience with general laboratory equipment (pipets, analytical balance, microscope, incubator and degassing device) is required * Prior experience operating material handling equipment is preferred **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.** _**This position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status). 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.**_