Research Associate

**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: $40,300.00 - $66,250.00 **Position Summary:** Bio-Techne’s Luminex Operations manufactures made-to-order Luminex Multiplexing Assays that allow researchers to perform studies on a variety of different diseases that are critical for drug discoveries and clinical studies.   As a Research Associate in Luminex Operations, you will be responsible for supporting manufacturing processes within various Luminex made-to-order assay platforms and to ensure quick product turnaround, high quality, and customer satisfaction.  This is an exempt position. **Key Responsibilities:** * Formulate microparticle and biotin cocktails for made-to-order Luminex multiplex assays according to established SOPs. * Perform qualification of Luminex assay components including microparticles and biotins stocks. * Trouble shooting of non-confirming Luminex assays with guidance. * Track and maintain inventory of assay components, requesting new stocks as required. * Report and analyze data in multiple databases. * Prepare and stock diluents and standards as needed to process orders. * Follow guidelines for company safety, quality, training procedures, and regulation policies. * Perform routine equipment maintenance. * Perform additional duties as assigned. **Education and Experience:** * Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent required with 0 to 2 years of work experience in a lab, or an associate’s degree in Biological Sciences or related with a minimum of 2 years work experience in a lab. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** * Knowledge of laboratory equipment (e.g. pipettes, centrifuge, computers, etc.) * Ability to handle repetitive tasks. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel.  * Capability to work in a fast-faced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines. * Ability to plan, organize and multi-task to complete assignments in an efficient manner. * Ability to pay attention to details and perform at a high-level accuracy. * Proficiency in professional communication, both orally and in writing. * Perform work independently on routine assignments or projects and work with a team. **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.**_