San Marcos, CA, USA
1 day ago
Chemistry 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.

By joining Bio-Techne, San Marcos you’ll join a proven leader in the Manufacturing of In-Vitro Diagnostics.  Our Research Associates are focused on the product development of diagnostic assays, to include reagents, calibrators, controls, calibration verifiers and proficiency testing.  When you join us, you will be part of a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Full compensation range for this role is $28 - $40.00/hr (depending on experience) plus annual bonus plan and benefits package.

Position Summary:

Responsible for processing and formulation of controls, calibrators, working solutions, and intermediates according to approved standard operating procedures.  Responsible for manufacturing quality products on schedule.  General knowledge and basic application of concepts, theories, terminology, and practices that apply to manufacturing in a laboratory environment. 
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare products using approved procedures and keep detailed and accurate recordsPerform in process analysis and determine adjustments to bring analytes into specificationAnalyze products, stock solutions, and raw materials using automated and manual instrumentationEvaluate that the analysis instrumentation and procedure is operating correctly, and verify or perform maintenance before useMeasure accurately quantities of material volumetrically and gravimetrically, employing knowledge of chemical and biochemical properties and handling proceduresContinually evaluate and/or create work instructions, QCRs, SOPs and other documents and procedures for effectiveness and modify through formal change process.Perform processing steps as required in the documentation such as centrifugation, diafiltration, in-process filtration, and column separationPerform final release testingPerform aseptic procedures such as aliquoting, filtration, and microbial platingPerform assay testing for Value Assignment as requiredAssist in developing ways to increase efficiency and/or reduce costsAssist with overall maintenance and cleanliness of the laboratory and equipmentStrong attention to detail, maintain clear detailed and accurate recordsPerform additional functions as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to show initiative and to perform in a multi-task environmentGood interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.Ability to work with personnel of all levelsAbility to perform in a GMP and GLP environment. Knowledge of QSR and ISOFamiliarity with biohazardous material handling and chemical safety procedures

Minimum Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Science, or related field preferred with 0-2 years work experience in In Vitro diagnostics, medical device, pharmaceutical or related industry required.

Why Join Bio-Techne:

We offer competitive salaries along with extensive medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family starting on day one!

We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k matching and an employee stock purchase plan.

We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, 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 foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table. 


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.
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