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:

$18.40 - $25.30

The responsibilities of the Semi-automated plate Finishing and Plate Filling Manufacturing Technician being part of laboratory team building and manufacturing science products. This position will assist with a variety of tasks within a laboratory setting that may include filling containers with product, feeding a plate production machine, labeling, vialing and packaging product, recording data, operating equipment. Operation of semi-automated liquid dispensing and packaging equipment are integral to the job.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

Operate production machines to fill containers or microplates with products

Manually batch and label product

Perform in-process sampling and testing to assure batches meet specifications 

Document results, process and refer to past batch records 

Calibrate and operate semi-automated manufacturing equipment including ViaFlo Multichannel pipet, Hamilton Crimp and Fill Robot, Standard Pack and Oyster Bay Plate Filling Machines.

Understand appropriate lab protocols and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) including regulatory awareness of chemical handling and hazards, compliance, and proper use of equipment  

Consistently meet product cycle times and quality expectations 

Perform specialized cleaning of manufacturing equipment 

Understand site applicable databases 

Follow daily work instructions and priorities set by production Manager with a commitment to safety 

Work may change from day-to-day within reasonable and expected boundaries 

Participate in continuous process improvement efforts, identify and flag areas for improvement 

Perform additional duties as assigned 

Job Qualifications Requirements:

Familiar with basic calculations and units of measure

Experience with plate filling machine, peristaltic pumps, pipettes and balances

Good communication skills (verbal and written English)

Able to pick up heavy items (5-50lbs)

Ability to work in a fast-faced environment where multitasking is required

Works independently with minimal supervision on routine tasks

Ability to support and help others in the team

Knowledge of work performed by the department and learning how to perform multiple functions within the department

Flexibility to work on multiple tasks with increased effectiveness

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment

Experience in an ISO or GMP biotech environment is a plus

Education and Experience: 

High School diploma or equivalent and up to 2 years of relevant experience

Or, associate degree in biotech, chemistry, biology or related fields preferred with Up to 1 year of relevant experience

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.