Quality Control Associate

Company Name

Bio-Techne

Company Overview

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.

Pay Range

$46,100.00 - $75,800.00

Job Purpose

The Quality Control Associate supports all product release testing activities from raw material to finished good products and product stability. This role involves in process testing of incoming raw materials, analytical testing, bulk functional testing, and kit lot release testing in accordance with ISO 13485 GMP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical/functional testing for in-process and finish goods on manufactured products
• Perform analytical/functional testing on incoming raw materials
• Perform stability product testing to extend product dating
• Perform slide imaging and scanning for functional assay
• Review data and assess against established acceptance criteria
• Record, track, and maintain QC data in logs and spreadsheets
• Prepare QC reference standards, controls stocks, and cultures per established procedures
• Initial nonconformance/deviation

Qualifications

Education

• B.S./B.A. in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology or related field with 1+ years of relevant laboratory experience; OR
• Associates degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology or related field, with 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience

Skills And Experience

• Experience in molecular biology techniques, microscopy and imaging
• Detail oriented, organized, and efficient
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in a Quality Control environment preferred
• Experience using Leica BOND III, BOND Rx, and Roche Ventana Ultra is a plus
• Experience using slide imaging scanners is a plus
• Experience in ISO 13485 and GMP environment a plus

Working Conditions

• Significant amount of time in the QC laboratory
• Significant amount of time in the office setting analyzing results and finishing batch records

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking
• Lifting and moving materials up to 50 pounds
• Use of hands for precise tasks such as handling samples and testing equipment

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 to 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.