Research Associate - Protein Purification

Role Summary

Research Associate for Bio-Techne’s Protein Purification department in Minneapolis. Supports 5000 protein products used in academic and pharmaceutical research across various biological sciences. Collaborates with multiple departments to support manufacturing processes and contribute to the portfolio’s development. Opportunities for growth and learning in a collaborative lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Purify proteins and enzymes for restock and modify existing protocols.
• Perform chromatography and SDS-PAGE.
• Revise protocols after making modifications for process methods.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Maintain lab equipment (concentrators, pH meter, columns, etc.).
• Maintain lab order and cleanliness.
• Filter and aliquot product for bulk storage.
• Prepare common buffers and reagents.
• Improve operation efficiency and contribute to reducing costs.
• Work with supervisor and manager to facilitate scheduling of projects.
• Maintain compliance with quality training and documentation.
• Follow company policies and safety guidelines as outlined in manuals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment where multitasking is required.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AKTA systems and Unicorn software or other FPLC system is a plus.
• Corporate work experience in a lab setting, preferably in a problem-solving role.
• Experience in protein purification in corporate or academic settings or as part of a school project.
• Working knowledge of SDS-PAGE, protein concentration determination (Bradford and/or A280), protein concentration (Amicon and/or tangential flow filtration), dialysis, protein expression (E. coli, mammalian, insect cell) and protein structure and function.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemistry or equivalent with experience in protein purification or chromatography.