Manager, Applications Science

Role Summary

Bio-Techne is seeking an experienced working manager to drive application development and lead a team within the Western and Cellular Analytics and Biologics Business Units. The role requires hands-on lab work (25-50% time) and mentoring, designing and executing complex experiments. The Applications Science Team provides technical and customer-facing support, creates scientific content, leads collaborations, and pursues emerging applications using ProteinSimple platforms (Simple Western, Maurice, Pala, MFI, Single-cell Western). The position focuses on Western and Cellular Analytics, leveraging immunoassay development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, train, and mentor a team of scientists in the generation of high-impact scientific content
• Lead cross-functional and cross-business projects to further Western and Cellular Analytics application development
• Execute complex experiments (25-50% of time) to support existing products and/or develop new applications
• Act as the technical point of contact and subject matter expert for Western and Cellular Analytics-focused projects
• Investigate, identify, and champion new research areas for Western and Cellular Analytics application development
• Follow guidelines and comply with all company safety, quality, and training procedures and regulations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required: Ph.D. in a related field and minimum of 5+ years of post-degree relevant experience
• Required: M.S in biochemistry, analytical chemistry, biotechnology, or a related field and 8+ years of post-degree relevant experience
• Required: Minimum of 2+ years of people leadership or project management experience
• Required: Demonstrated expertise in immunoassay development
• Preferred: Hands-on experience using ProteinSimple Simple Western instrumentation is highly desirable

Skills

• Extensive knowledge in the development of immunoassays (e.g., ELISA, western blot, MSD)
• Ability to analyze complex data and results to draw conclusions
• Leadership in training, coaching, and mentoring other lab members; experience leading cross-functional teams on complex projects is a plus
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including writing clear and concise technical content
• Ability to work independently on complex projects and determine priorities for self and others
• Highly motivated and able to balance several projects concurrently
• Outstanding documentation and organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with GraphPad Prism and/or JMP software is a plus

Education

• Ph.D. in a related field
• M.S in biochemistry, analytical chemistry, biotechnology, or a related field