Bio-Techne · 1 day ago
Advanced Research Associate
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$57K/yr - $93K/yr
2+ years expBio-Techne is a company focused on enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. They are seeking an Advanced Research Associate to join their R&D Science group to develop innovative analytical instrumentation and optimize assays for commercialization.
BiotechnologyGeneticsManufacturingMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Work closely with scientists from diverse backgrounds to learn and develop new analytical assays and reagents
Design, execute, and optimize experimental plans and protocols
Analyze, interpret, and troubleshoot results
Document and present experimental results to project and department team members
Participate in technical discussions and team meetings
Technical ownership for various study types (e.g., stability, verification, and validation)
Collaborate with hardware and software engineers during development
Participate in technical transfer of products from Product Development to Manufacturing
Help train new employees as needed
Qualification
Required
BS (with 5-8 years industry experience) or MS (with 2-5 years industry experience) in analytical chemistry, biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related field
Hands-on experience with biomolecule characterization technique is required (e.g., LC, Octet, cIEF, CE-SDS, DLS, etc.)
Must have strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
Must have good verbal and written communication skills
Strong team player and self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to prioritize own work and manage time efficiently for project deadlines, with flexibility to changing priorities
Preferred
Experience working in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CRO, or CDMO company is preferred
Experience running capillary electrophoresis is strongly preferred
Experience running Maurice instrument is strongly preferred
Experience with biotechnology assay development is a plus
Eagerness to learn innovative analytical platforms and contribute to their advancement
Creative and critical thinker with careful execution of experiments
Ability to quickly learn and thoughtfully apply new skills and procedures
Desire to grow with a fast-paced and highly collaborative team
Experience performing verification and validation studies is a plus
Must be proficient in MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word). Experience with JMP statistical software and/or a programming language (Python, MATLAB, R etc.) is preferred
Benefits
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.
Company
Bio-Techne
Bio-Techne is a supplier of tools for life science research, therapeutic manufacturing, and clinical diagnostics.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1989-05-19IPO
Leadership Team
Kim Kelderman
President and CEO
Gary Latham
Chief Technology Officer
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