Senior Research Associate

By joining Bio-Techne, youll 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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Senior Research Associate

The Opportunity

BioTechne & Asuragen is seeking an outstanding masters degree-level scientist (or equivalent bachelors degree plus relevant experience) to join our Product Development group charged with developing and launching cutting-edge molecular assays spanning inherited genetic disease and cancer testing. This role will support new product initiatives to enable novel, multiplexed-PCR technologies that can resolve multiple classes of DNA and RNA markers through integration of reagents, instrumentation, analysis algorithms and software. This position will support mid to late-stage product development, including activities such as prototype optimization, guardbanding, design lock, verification, and validation.

What Youll Do

• Apply novel amplification methods, including multiplexed PCR or related techniques, for the sensitive detection or quantification of multimodal biomarkers in clinical specimens
• Prepare and/or contribute to protocols, presentations, standard operating procedures, validation procedures, and technical reports to support lab infrastructure, new product initiatives, and on-market product investigations
• Train on equipment and procedures and lead data analysis and interpretation
• Provide high-quality contributions to projects by working independently and within a technical team, communicating effectively, and leveraging the active support of others
• Organize, analyze, and/or visualize molecular datasets using analytical software and statistical comparisons
• Contribute to design and execution of experimental plans or processes to support objectives within the organization
• Apply scientific methods and process design principles to improve product development and manufacturing processes

Who You Are & What You Bring

• A masters degree (or equivalent bachelors degree plus relevant experience) in biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, or related field with 2-5 years industry experience.
• Prior demonstrated experience implementing, running and supporting PCR-based workflows using a requirements-driven, risk-based approach within the biotech industry or clinical laboratory.
• A strong track record of independence, productivity and creative problem-solving
• Expertise in one or more technology areas and considered a resource by colleagues to develop similar skills
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement experimental plans or processes to support objectives within the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• A passion for improving patient care through diagnostic technologies, particularly in genetics and oncology
• 2 years industry laboratory experience in one or multiple technologies/fields, including multiplexed PCR methods, is desirable
• Proficiency with Excel, JMP, Python and/or R is desirable
• Experience with qPCR, capillary electrophoresis, NGS, nanopore sequencing, or other 3GS instrumentation is desirable
• Experience developing regulated molecular diagnostic tests is desirable

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• 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.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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