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.

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POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for performing small scale cell culture to produce GMP and non-GMP recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies for growth in various types of bioreactor systems, reviewing previous batch records to optimize growth conditions for production, media and supplement preparation, and additional duties as assigned.

SCHEDULE: Sunday to Thursday

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS   

• Produce mammalian cell derived recombinant proteins, hybridoma cell derived monoclonal antibodies (GMP and non-GMP products) and various other cell lines: small and large scale cell culture.

• Perform DNA extractions, ELISAs, and Transient Transfections for recombinant antibody production.

• Review previous batch records to optimize growth conditions for production.

• Troubleshoot issues that arise during production and suggest adjustments to be made.

• Prepare media and solutions for cell culture.

• Revise existing and write new standard operating procedures.

• Assist in training new employees in standard lab practices and functions.

• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in Handbook and follow guidelines regarding safety as outline in the AWAIR, Chemical Hygiene and Exposure Control manuals in accordance to the job.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a biological science with a minimum of 2 to 5 years of relevant laboratory experience or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 0 to 2 years of relevant laboratory experience.

• Previous lab and cell culture experience preferred.

• Candidates must have the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced environment with a sense of priority.

• Attention to detail and organizational skills are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in establishing effective interpersonal relationships such as the ability to solicit key ideas and information. 

• Skills in problem solving and critical thinking, including the ability to identify and appropriately evaluate an alternative course of action.

• Understanding in sterile practices and properly perform aseptic technique.

• Skills in planning, organizational, time management and multi-tasking. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing skills.

• Knowledge of safety and company rules and policies.