Quality 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: $23.20 - $31.90 **Position Summary:** ===================== Quality Technician reports to the Quality Control Manager and is responsible for in-process and final QC testing of Bionostics products.  Quality Technicians also participate in instrument validations, routine lab maintenance activities, and help monitor and sustain laboratory and process inventories. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pay Range: ### $23.20-$29.00 **Principle Responsibilities (Tasks):** Understands and adheres to all quality technician job requirements: * Participates in proficiency rotations through key areas of responsibility in the lab. * Follows work instructions carefully and demonstrates good documentation practices. * Documents results, processes testing, and refers to past batch records when needed. * Compiles, analyzes and reports on data conformity. * Manages time well and will put in extended time as needed. * Demonstrates flexibility to work on multiple tasks with increased effectiveness. * Work may change from day-to-day within reasonable and expected boundaries. Demonstrates knowledge of work performed by the department and continues to learn how to perform multiple functions within the department. * Works independently with minimal supervision on routine tasks. * Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills. * Follows priorities given by supervisor, completing other duties as assigned. * Supports and helps others on the team, participates in training of new employees. Performs Laboratory maintenance tasks. * Performs daily qualifications and routine maintenance as needed. * Understands and ensures proper function of equipment. Understands and follows good laboratory practices and site-specific lab protocols regarding: * Chemical handling and hazards * Labeling * Safety procedures * Department specific SOP’s * Proper use and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation ·Understands site applicable databases, including controlled documentation systems and data management software. * Collaborates with other departments and team members to make modifications to controlled documentation through the current electronic record keeping system. · Meets quality expectations. * Understands importance of good manufacturing practices and adheres to good laboratory practices. * Understands the basic ISO protocols and other applicable standards. * Completes all compliance trainings as assigned. * Participates in continuous process improvements efforts. **In addition to universal responsibilities, Quality Technician will have Devens site specific responsibilities including but not limited to:** Performs facility monitoring tasks including: o Daily monitoring of temperature-controlled areas using calibrated devices * Reviews temperature monitoring records o Environmental monitoring and high purity water monitoring * Reviews environmental monitoring records o Monitors lab inventory and orders lab supplies as required o Reviews log books and orders consumables as required Assists in instrument validations for new equipment and test method validations for new assays. **Qualifications:** • High School degree with 2+ years of relevant technical experience • Science or quality related associate’s degree with 1+ years of experience • Science or quality related bachelor’s degree; with a minimum of 0+ years of experience • Availability for overtime and weekend work is required. **Physical Requirements:** • Lifting of smaller boxes less than 20 lbs • Ability work while standing at laboratory bench for long periods of time. • Ability to focus on required work. **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.**_