Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer Hematology

**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: $87,600.00 - $144,000.00 **Position Summary:**  The Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer in our Hematology division is a strategic leader responsible for driving enterprise-wide process excellence at Bio-Techne. This role leads high-impact CI initiatives, partners with senior leadership, and develops long-term strategies to improve operational efficiency, quality, and scalability. The engineer serves as a subject matter expert in Lean, Six Sigma, and change management, and plays a critical role in shaping the CI culture across the organization. **Key Responsibilities:**  * Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvements within hematology reagents manufacturing through strong analytical evaluation. * Identify, prioritize, and support cost improvement initiatives that improve productivity, reduce waste, optimize resource utilization, and enhance overall operational efficiency. * Own and run Visual Factory management systems and lead Gemba walks to observe processes, engage with frontline teams, and identify improvement opportunities. * Support data collection, analysis, and reporting using tools such as SmartSheets and Power BI. * Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects under the guidance of senior CI professionals. * Support and/or lead manufacturing automation projects as assigned, including process automation, equipment improvements, digital transformation initiatives, and implementation of new technologies to improve operational performance. * Help evaluate automation opportunities and develop business cases that support productivity improvements, capacity expansion, quality enhancement, and cost reduction. * Help create documentation such as process flowcharts, SOPs, and training materials to support standardized processes. * Collaborate effectively with Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and production teams to facilitate continuous improvement efforts and communicate project insights clearly. * Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular, concise updates to the CI team and leadership. * Learn and apply AI-assisted analytics to help identify trends and improvement opportunities. * Help maintain compliance with regulatory and quality requirements by integrating CI activities with quality and safety standards. * Contribute to fostering a culture of continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing department. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education and Experience:** * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field. * 7+ years of experience in CI, manufacturing, or operations. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.). * Executive-level communication and influence. * Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and change management. * Strong business acumen and financial analysis skills. * Experience with ERP, MES, and digital CI tools. * Proficient with statistical process control software (Minitab, JMP, etc.) * Expected to work independently on assigned tasks with general guidance. * Exposure to regulated manufacturing environments, pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical device, or diagnostic manufacturing is an advantage. * Experience participating in cost savings, productivity improvement, or automation initiatives. * Basic knowledge of manufacturing equipment, process automation, PLC-controlled systems, or digital manufacturing technologies. * Eagerness to develop skills in process improvement methodologies, project management, and automation technologies. * Self-motivated with a continuous learning mindset. * Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for operational efficiency, waste reduction, and cost improvement * Ability to run Visual Factory systems and lead effective Gemba walks. * Ability to support multiple improvement and automation projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. * Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take direction from senior team members. * Commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. * Must be able to work on-site at the Minneapolis location; remote work is not available for this position. **Working Conditions:** * Primarily on-site at Bio-Techne’s Minneapolis facility. * May require occasional extended hours to meet project deadlines. **Physical Requirements:** * Ability to work hours that conform to standard business operations * Ability to sit or stand for extended periods * Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 lbs * Use of computer and office equipment **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.**_