Research Scientist

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

$78,100.00 - $128,500.00

Position Summary

The responsibilities of this position are to lead improvements for current products as well as developments for new products. You will evaluate these new technologies to improve processes and the identification of novel applications for the department. This position requires the ability to work on extremely complex problems, where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Design and perform complex experiments to improve existing products and/or develop new products
• Investigate and identify new research areas and technologies to support further product development
• Follow literature and commercial trends to remain current in areas related to production of recombinant protein in cell culture
• Plan and conduct experiments with the purpose of improving recombinant protein yields, quality, and process efficiency, while implementing these process improvements.
• Suggest new product targets. Participate in processes to identify and prioritize products.
• Identify and propose new product specifications and new projects or products needed in the field
• Train and mentor others in the lab
• Gather and analyze data to draw conclusions and determine next steps for future experimentation
• Create and write work instructions and standard operating procedures
• Collaborate cross-functionally to lead multi-department projects and further product development across Bio-Techne
• Troubleshoot issues of high complexity
• Ability to lead projects of large scope while delegating responsibilities to those within the group
• Follow guidelines and comply with all company safety, quality, and training procedures and regulations
• Draft and revise standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Share lab duties with team, which includes stocking solutions, buffers and media preparation, cleaning and ongoing instrument maintenance
• Demonstrate EPIC Values in daily work
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Handbook and follows guidelines regarding safety as outlined in the AWAIR, Chemical Hygiene and Exposure Control manuals in accordance to the job.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
  
  

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education And Experience

• Ph.D. in a related field and up to 5 years of relevant experience is required
• Or, Master’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience) and 8 years of experience is required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Possess a high level of understanding and expertise of underlying principles of cell biology, microbiology, cell culture, biochemistry, and related areas.
• Must have demonstrated ability to create new products
• Must have the ability to analyze complex data and results to draw conclusions, which includes presentation of data
• Must demonstrate leadership in training other lab members and leading projects cross-functionally
• Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to identify and define process improvement procedures
• Must have demonstrated ability to work independently on complex projects and determine priorities for self and others
• Ability to act independently on routine assignments or projects.
• Ability to plan, organize and multi-task to complete assignments in an efficient manner.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both oral and written.
• Ability to pay attention to details and perform at a high-level accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to work hours that conform to standard business operations.
  
  

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.