Manufacturing Technician - Compounding
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:
$18.40 - $25.30Position Summary:
The Compound Manufacturing Technician supports routine production of biochemical reagents, buffers, and protein formulations within a reagent preparation environment. This role collaborates with assemblers and material coordinators to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant execution of manufacturing processes. The technician maintains high standards of documentation, organizational discipline, and technical proficiency to meet production goals and quality requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare buffers, biochemical formulations, and protein conjugates according to established procedures.
Perform hands‑on wet‑lab activities such as pipetting, weighing, pH adjustment, and use of common analytical tools and instruments.
Document all manufacturing activities in batch records, travelers, and electronic/paper systems with high attention to accuracy.
Track and maintain inventory of supplies to ensure production readiness.
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain compliance with quality and safety standards.
Apply new techniques, procedures, and equipment rapidly and effectively.
Collaborate with cross‑functional team members to support efficient production and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist in routine equipment upkeep and basic troubleshooting as needed.
Handle materials and reagents, including lifting items ranging from 5–50 lbs.
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or ISO standards when applicable.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Required:
High School Diploma with 3-5 years of hands-on wet lab or manufacturing experience in a biotech, chemical, or laboratory production environment.
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AA degree in a science-related field or BS degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related scientific discipline with 0–3 years of hands-on wet lab or manufacturing experience in a biotech, chemical, or laboratory production environment.
Preferred:
Experience with immunodetection techniques (e.g., Western Blotting).
Experience working with protein solutions, protein labeling, or lyophilization.
Experience in an ISO- or GMPregulated environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of standard biotech laboratory practices, including pipetting, weighing, pH measurement, mixing, and spectrophotometry.
Knowledge of basic scientific calculations and statistics.
Skills in documentation, record‑keeping, and adherence to SOPs.
Skills in problem-solving and troubleshooting routine laboratory or production issues.
Strong organizational abilities and extreme attention to detail.
Ability to learn new techniques, processes, and equipment quickly.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Working Conditions:
Work performed in a laboratory and production environment with exposure to chemicals, reagents, and standard lab equipment.
Standard schedule hours with occasional variation depending on production needs.
Minimal or no travel required.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and handle materials weighing 5–50 lbs.
Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive laboratory tasks for extended periods.
Manual dexterity required for laboratory equipment and fine measurement techniques.
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.