Research Associate - Cell Culture

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 This position is responsible for performing small scale cell culture to produce GMP and non-GMP recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies for growth in various types of bioreactor systems, reviewing previous batch records to optimize growth conditions for production, media and supplement preparation, and additional duties as assigned. This position requires weekend work with a Tuesday to Saturday shift. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Produce mammalian cell derived recombinant proteins, hybridoma cell derived monoclonal antibodies (GMP and non-GMP products) and various other cell lines: small and large scale cell culture. Perform DNA extractions, ELISAs, and Transient Transfections for recombinant antibody production. Review previous batch records to optimize growth conditions for production. Prepare media and solutions for cell culture. Follows company policies and practices as outlined in Handbook and follow guidelines regarding safety as outline in the AWAIR, Chemical Hygiene and Exposure Control manuals in accordance to the job. Perform additional duties as assigned. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education and Experience This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a biological science with a minimum of 0 to 2 years of relevant laboratory experience. Previous lab and cell culture experience preferred. Candidates must have the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced environment with a sense of priority. Attention to detail and organizational skills are required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Skill in establishing effective interpersonal relationships such as the ability to solicit key ideas and information. Skills in problem solving and critical thinking, including the ability to identify and appropriately evaluate an alternative course of action. Understanding and ability to appropriately execute aseptic practices. Skills in planning, organizational, time management and multi-tasking. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing skills. Knowledge of safety and company rules and policies. 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. Bio-Techne empowers researchers in Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics by providing high-quality reagents, instruments, custom manufacturing, and testing services. Our family of brands creates a unique portfolio of products and services. Science is our passion; it drives us to collaborate, develop, and manufacture award-winning tools that help researchers achieve reproducible and consistent results.