Senior Laboratory Technologist

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.

By joining Exosome Diagnostics, a Bio-Techne brand (NASDAQ : TECH), you will have an impact on future cutting-edge research.

Exosome Diagnostics is a liquid biopsy company that harness the power of Exosomes as a multi-analyte component of Liquid Biopsies.

Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics.

Schedule : Monday Friday, Possible Saturday

The Opportunity

This position will be responsible for planning and executing on partnered development projects for both internal and external collaborations.

Technology transfer, operationalization, verification, and validation, of nucleic and protein assays are all in scope.

Secondary responsibilities may include performing high complexity testing for our clinical laboratory.

May also function as General Supervisor (CLIA), and Supervisor (NYS) overseeing Testing Personnel in the laboratory. Individuals must therefore meet all the educational & experiential thresholds for Testing Personnel (CLIA), General Supervisor (CLIA), and Supervisor (NYS) in a high complexity laboratory.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Development of novel assays intended for diagnostic use at Exosome Diagnostics (ExoDx),

Verification / Validation of assays that are FDA-approved, EUA-approved, FDA-modified, or laboratory developed tests) for use in the Assay Transfer & CLIA laboratory at ExoDx.

Development Verification / Validation of assays for Partnered Research projects

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful assay development and implementation.

Analyze and interpret experimental data and present findings.

Prepare protocols, technical reports, and documentation for internal record and / or regulatory submission.

Conduct and document training for internal teams.

Manage critical inventory for current and future projects.

Document all corrective actions taken when established policies and procedures deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.

May be asked to perform high complexity molecular biology procedures under the direction of the Clinical Operations Manager and Laboratory Director

Follow the laboratory’s procedure for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintain records of patient test results

Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the titled General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, or Laboratory Director

Maintain detailed, accurate and up-to-date lab records

Use appropriate laboratory safety procedures in performance of duties, including the use of personal protective equipment

Maintain laboratory equipment per standard operating procedures

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Ability to train and lead other technologists

Ability to monitor key metrics

Excellent organization and attention to detail

Ability to implement policies, and execute detailed procedures as directed.

Work productively in a team environment.

Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Power Point

Familiarity with high through-put platforms and common molecular laboratory equipment (pipettes, thermocyclers, liquid handlers, etc.)

Strong interpersonal skills that include excellent skills in written and verbal communication, collaboration, and problem solving with other departments and colleagues

Experience with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Education and Experience :

Supervisory Qualified

This position may have supervisory responsibilities and therefore candidate must meet the New York State thresholds to fill that role.

Candidates who meet this threshold must also participate in Supervisor Competency program to the extent they had delegated responsibilities.

A candidate must :

Hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in a chemical or biological science and 4+ years of experience in a molecular clinical laboratory, OR

Hold a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology and 4+ years of experience, OR

Hold a Master of Science in Chemical or Biological Science and subsequent to graduation at least 2 years of molecular clinical laboratory OR

Hold a Doctoral degree from an accredited institution with a chemical or biological science and subsequent to graduation, have had at least one years' experience in molecular laboratory specialties in a clinical laboratory.

Certifications or licensure that is required by the state or country in which the job is posted.

Non-Supervisory Qualified :

Candidate may be Sr Technologist with no Supervisory responsibilities delegated if they meet the following education / experience thresholds :

Must be qualified as one of the following :

A candidate must :

Hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in a chemical or biological science and 2-4 years of experience in a molecular clinical laboratory, OR

Hold a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology and 2-4 years of experience.

Current certification or eligible with ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) as an MLS Medical Laboratory Scientist, MT Medical Technologist, MLT-Medical Laboratory Technician, MB- Molecular Biology or specialist, is preferred.

Why Join Bio-Techne :

We offer competitive wages along with extensive benefits for employees and their families.

We invest in our employees’ financial futures through retirement programs and an employee stock purchase plan.

We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.

We offer an international and diverse working environment, enriched by employee resource groups; volunteer and charity events;

and employee events that build a culture of caring and belonging.

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.

Bio-Techne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.

Bio-Techne empowers researchers in Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics by providing high-quality reagents, instruments, custom manufacturing, and testing services.

Our family of brands creates a unique portfolio of products and services.

Science is our passion; it drives us to collaborate, develop, and manufacture award-winning tools that help researchers achieve reproducible and consistent results.