Research Associate - Analytical QC

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. Perform routine quality control testing of protein, peptide or antibody products using standard operating procedures to determine lot status, product release and product stability. Tests include concentration determination, SDS-PAGE with densitometry, endotoxin assay, TOC, conductivity and other testing as assigned.

Routine documentation, analysis and communication of results occur within the department and across different groups. Duties include instrument calibration and maintenance, record keeping, and lab support. The Research Associate pursues annual goals that aim to facilitate innovation, efficiency, productivity and team building across the QC Department or the entire company.

Assist with lab support functions, including instrument calibration and maintenance, reagent ordering and preparation, waste disposal, and laboratory cleaning. Perform peer review of laboratory documentation to ensure accuracy and to suggest improvements, as well as to assist in the collection of metrics. Participate in laboratory meetings and interact with group members to make the environment safer, more efficient, and more successful.

Follow company policies and practices as outlined in the Handbook and guidelines regarding safety as outlined in the AWAIR, Chemical Hygiene and Exposure Control manuals. Perform additional duties as assigned. Work hours conform to standard business operations from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. with flexibility for alternate or additional hours as needed.