Bio-Techne · 3 months ago
Advanced Research Associate
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$57K/yr - $93K/yr
2+ years expBio-Techne is a company dedicated to enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. They are seeking an Advanced Research Associate to join the Product Development Team at ProteinSimple, focusing on the development of innovative analytical instrumentation for biomolecule and cell analysis.
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.)
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
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
Must be proficient in MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
Preferred
Experience working in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CRO, or CDMO company
Experience running capillary electrophoresis
Experience running Maurice instrument
Experience with biotechnology assay development
Experience performing verification and validation studies
Experience with JMP statistical software and/or a programming language (Python, MATLAB, R etc.)
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield
401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA
Mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more
Volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging
Accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave
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
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Leadership Team
Kim Kelderman
President and CEO
Gary Latham
Chief Technology Officer
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