Research Associate - Antibody Production

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:

$40,300.00 - $66,250.00

Position Summary: 

This position supports the core work of Bio-Techne’s brands by contributing to the production and quality validation of antibodies in a commercial laboratory setting. Responsibilities include preparing animal serum and raw materials, executing antibody purification processes in accordance with SOPs, and performing routine Western blot analysis to ensure product quality.

The role will focus on protein manipulation and formulation, buffer preparation, and accurate documentation. Success in this fast-paced environment requires strong attention to detail, proficiency in standard laboratory techniques, and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members while managing multiple projects and contributing to product development initiatives.

Please include a cover letter describing how your skills and experience relate to this position.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Prepare raw materials, including animal serum, using standard laboratory techniques such as dilution, centrifugation, and filtration.

• Execute high-volume antibody purification processes in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to meet product release timelines.

• Perform routine Western blot analyses to assess antibody performance against defined quality standards.

• Apply protein handling and formulation techniques, including dialysis, dilution, and standard volume and mass calculations.

• Prepare buffers and solutions while maintaining accurate and thorough documentation.

• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure efficient workflow and achievement of team objectives in a fast-paced lab environment.

• Support product line development and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.

• Carry out additional laboratory and team-related tasks to support

operational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or equivalent. 

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a lab setting in leu of a degree.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of general lab techniques.

• Ability to handle repetitive complex tasks efficiently.

• Attention to details and an ability to perform at a high-level accuracy.

• Ability to plan, organize and multi-task to complete assignments in an efficient manner.

• Ability to work independently and with a team.

• Ability to act independently on routine assignments or projects.

• Ability to communicate professionally, both oral and written.

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.

This position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] for assistance.