Advanced Research Associate - ProteinSimple QC
Bio-Techne
June 26, 2026
On-site
Minneapolis, MN
Operations
Position Summary
Perform routine quality control testing to determine lot status and product release for the ProteinSimple capillary electrophoresis basis systems (including iCE and SimpleWestern). Plan, execute, and manage activities in the ProteinSimple liquid and lyophilized reagent QC process to ensure objectives are met and product functions as expected. Interface with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Product Support, Assay Development, and Quality Assurance.
Key Responsibilities
- Compile, document, interpret, and manage QC data from ProteinSimple capillary electrophoresis systems (iCE/Simple Western) to confirm compliance or identify deviations (functional testing, assay performance, precision, accuracy) and curate/disposition data in established systems.
- Ensure final product meets product requirements and end-user expectations.
- Revise SOPs of moderate complexity.
- Initiate/support deviation and out-of-specification investigations; recommend corrective actions.
- Identify opportunities to improve QC testing and process efficiency; maintain clear/accurate records.
- Attend cross-functional meetings and present data summaries.
- Perform lab work as needed (controls/reagents prep, instrument runs).
- Support moderate-scope projects/new product launch activities requiring data review.
- May participate in method validation, specification setting, and SOP writing.
- Train team members; support other QC operations as needed.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or similar science with 2+ years’ experience.
- Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or similar relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of micropipetting, electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing, western blotting, QC functions, test procedures.
- Apply electrophoresis/data analysis to troubleshooting.
- Strong analytical skills (calculations related to evaluating chromatograms).
- Independently troubleshoot abnormal results (moderate complexity); prioritize multiple tasks.
- Proficient with Excel, Microsoft Windows functions, JMP, and GraphPad Prism; evaluate moderate data volumes quickly.
- Strong understanding of quality system regulations; experience in ISO or other regulated environments.
- Experience developing/reviewing/deploying Standard Work (WI’s/MI’s/SOPs); presenting assay data/interpretations.
- High accuracy, attention to detail, timeline delivery, and collaboration.
Benefits
- Competitive insurance benefits starting on day one (medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, legal and ID shield).
- 401k, ESPP, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA.
- Mentorship, training/development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs.
- Employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, events/charity drives.
- Accrued leave, paid holidays/PTO, paid parental leave.
Application Instructions
- Apply as a candidate application (no unsolicited resumes accepted from other sources).
Perform routine quality control testing to determine lot status and product release for the ProteinSimple capillary electrophoresis basis systems (including iCE and SimpleWestern). Plan, execute, and manage activities in the ProteinSimple liquid and lyophilized reagent QC process to ensure objectives are met and product functions as expected. Interface with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Product Support, Assay Development, and Quality Assurance.
Key Responsibilities
- Compile, document, interpret, and manage QC data from ProteinSimple capillary electrophoresis systems (iCE/Simple Western) to confirm compliance or identify deviations (functional testing, assay performance, precision, accuracy) and curate/disposition data in established systems.
- Ensure final product meets product requirements and end-user expectations.
- Revise SOPs of moderate complexity.
- Initiate/support deviation and out-of-specification investigations; recommend corrective actions.
- Identify opportunities to improve QC testing and process efficiency; maintain clear/accurate records.
- Attend cross-functional meetings and present data summaries.
- Perform lab work as needed (controls/reagents prep, instrument runs).
- Support moderate-scope projects/new product launch activities requiring data review.
- May participate in method validation, specification setting, and SOP writing.
- Train team members; support other QC operations as needed.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or similar science with 2+ years’ experience.
- Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or similar relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of micropipetting, electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing, western blotting, QC functions, test procedures.
- Apply electrophoresis/data analysis to troubleshooting.
- Strong analytical skills (calculations related to evaluating chromatograms).
- Independently troubleshoot abnormal results (moderate complexity); prioritize multiple tasks.
- Proficient with Excel, Microsoft Windows functions, JMP, and GraphPad Prism; evaluate moderate data volumes quickly.
- Strong understanding of quality system regulations; experience in ISO or other regulated environments.
- Experience developing/reviewing/deploying Standard Work (WI’s/MI’s/SOPs); presenting assay data/interpretations.
- High accuracy, attention to detail, timeline delivery, and collaboration.
Benefits
- Competitive insurance benefits starting on day one (medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, legal and ID shield).
- 401k, ESPP, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA.
- Mentorship, training/development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs.
- Employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, events/charity drives.
- Accrued leave, paid holidays/PTO, paid parental leave.
Application Instructions
- Apply as a candidate application (no unsolicited resumes accepted from other sources).