Advanced Research Associate, Antibody Applicaitons
Namocell
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:
$49,700.00 - $81,650.00POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for routine quality control testing of antibodies using Western Blot. The testing includes using tissue and cell lysates in Western blotting. The position requires routine documentation, data analysis and good communication of results. Occasional troubleshooting of experiments and protocols is also required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for testing of antibodies in primarily Western blotting but also IHC/ICC and Flow Cytometry and report the results to the supervisor.
• Use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) for data analysis.
• Culturing and handling of human and animal tissue, primary cells, and basic cell lines for routine use in antibody testing
• Maintaining cell and tissue lysate stocks for future tests.
• Isolation of primary cells from human/animal blood and animal tissue for use in tests.
• Perform and analyze antibody staining primarily in Western Blot.
• Assist with lab support functions, including instrument installation, calibration and maintenance, reagent ordering, buffer preparation, waste disposal, and laboratory cleaning and routine duties.
• Assist with the monitoring of lab supplies and ordering.
• Participate and actively take part in laboratory meetings.
• Follow company policies and practices as outlined in the Handbook and follows guidelines regarding safety as outlined in the AWAIR, Chemical Hygiene and Exposure Control manuals in accordance with the job.
• Utilizes relevant internal databases effectively.
• Keep accurate records of all experiments performed.
• Revising and drafting of SOPs.
• Occasional troubleshooting of experiments and procedures with limited supervision.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Position requires a B.S. degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Master’s degree with 0-2 years of relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to pay attention to detail and perform at a high-level of accuracy.
• Ability to plan, organize and multi-task to complete assignments in an efficient and timely manner.
• Knowledge of basic computers and Microsoft Word and Excel.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both oral and written.
• The ability to demonstrate the quality requirements in daily work.
• The ability to independently setup and perform experiments of moderate complexity.
• The ability to work in a team setting by interacting with others and take instruction to handle other’s tests.
• The ability to keep a clean and organized workspace.
• Knowledge of cell culture and aseptic technique is highly preferred.
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 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.
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.