Research Associate - Antibody Conjugation

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.

About the role

This role executes complex and repetitive manufacturing processes in accordance with established SOPs, while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to production timelines. The position requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform antibody conjugation processes in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to meet production timelines and quality standards.
• Accurately document production activities and data within designated systems to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Support product processing operations, including retrieval, aliquoting, capping, and labeling of materials.
• Collaborate with Technical Services by providing scientific input and conducting additional testing to address customer inquiries and product-related issues.
• Contribute to product line development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with inventory management and general laboratory organization to support efficient operations.
• Execute additional laboratory and administrative tasks as needed to meet team and business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a lab setting in lieu of a degree.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of general lab techniques.
• Ability to handle repetitive complex tasks efficiently.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform at a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to plan, organize, and multi-task to complete assignments efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to act independently on routine assignments or projects.
• Strong professional communication skills, both oral and written.

Working Conditions

• Work performed in a laboratory and production environment with exposure to chemicals, reagents, and standard lab equipment.
• Standard schedule hours with occasional variation depending on production needs.
• Minimal or no travel required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and handle materials weighing 5–50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive laboratory tasks for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity required for laboratory equipment and fine measurement techniques.

Pay

Pay Range $40,300.00 - $66,250.00

Benefits

• Competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: 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 Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• Mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
• Employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives.
• Accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.