Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer, Hematology

About the role

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

$87,600.00 – $144,000.00

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for process improvements within hematology reagents manufacturing through strong analytical evaluation.
• Identify, prioritize, and support cost improvement initiatives that improve productivity, reduce waste, optimize resource utilization, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Own and run Visual Factory management systems and lead Gemba walks to observe processes, engage with frontline teams, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting using tools such as SmartSheets and Power BI.
• Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects under the guidance of senior CI professionals.
• Support and/or lead manufacturing automation projects as assigned, including process automation, equipment improvements, digital transformation initiatives, and implementation of new technologies to improve operational performance.
• Help evaluate automation opportunities and develop business cases that support productivity improvements, capacity expansion, quality enhancement, and cost reduction.
• Help create documentation such as process flowcharts, SOPs, and training materials to support standardized processes.
• Collaborate effectively with Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and production teams to facilitate continuous improvement efforts and communicate project insights clearly.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular, concise updates to the CI team and leadership.
• Learn and apply AI-assisted analytics to help identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Help maintain compliance with regulatory and quality requirements by integrating CI activities with quality and safety standards.
• Contribute to fostering a culture of continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in CI, manufacturing, or operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
• Executive-level communication and influence.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and change management.
• Strong business acumen and financial analysis skills.
• Experience with ERP, MES, and digital CI tools.
• Proficient with statistical process control software (Minitab, JMP, etc.).
• Expected to work independently on assigned tasks with general guidance.
• Exposure to regulated manufacturing environments, pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical device, or diagnostic manufacturing is an advantage.
• Experience participating in cost savings, productivity improvement, or automation initiatives.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing equipment, process automation, PLC-controlled systems, or digital manufacturing technologies.
• Eagerness to develop skills in process improvement methodologies, project management, and automation technologies.
• Self-motivated with a continuous learning mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for operational efficiency, waste reduction, and cost improvement.
• Ability to run Visual Factory systems and lead effective Gemba walks.
• Ability to support multiple improvement and automation projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take direction from senior team members.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Must be able to work on-site at the Minneapolis location; remote work is not available for this position.

Working Conditions

• Primarily on-site at Bio-Techne’s Minneapolis facility.
• May require occasional extended hours to meet project deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work hours that conform to standard business operations.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 lbs.
• Use of computer and office equipment.