Research Associate, Protein Purification GMP

Description

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.

Position Summary :

This position is responsible for purifying proteins and polyclonal / monoclonal antibodies in a GMP Lab, following GMP guidelines.

This includes, but is not limited to GMP, ACFP, natural, and other products used by pharma and IVD customers. Purifies proteins and polyclonal / monoclonal antibodies by column chromatography, using a variety of techniques and equipment.

Filter, aliquot, and bottling of product using aseptic techniques, and submits to bulk inventory. Documents batch records following GMP guidelines.

Key Responsibilities :

• Purification of proteins and antibodies.
• Cleans, validates equipment and procedures, and ensures the lab is ready for internal and external audits.
• Revises specifications, SOP’s and documents as needed, and submits to manager for review.
• Ensures chemicals, stock buffers, and equipment calibration are up to date. Submits orders to restock chemicals, raw materials, and consumables when needed.
• Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Skill in establishing effective interpersonal relationships such as the ability to solicit key ideas and information.
• 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.
• Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information with discretion and confidentiality.
• 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 with the job.
• Requires continuous supervision and monitoring.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements :

This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, biotechnology, or equivalent with a minimum of 0 to 2 years of experience.

Chromatography experience is beneficial.

Why Join Bio-Techne :

• We offer competitive salaries along with extensive medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family starting on day one!
• We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k matching 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 employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to 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.

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.

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