Research Associate - GMP Antibodies

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.

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Position Summary:

This position is responsible for purifying polyclonal/monoclonal antibodies in a GMP Lab, following GMP guidelines. This includes, but is not limited to GMP, natural, and other products used by pharma and IVD customers. Purifies polyclonal/monoclonal antibodies by column chromatography, using a variety of techniques and equipment. Filter, aliquot, and bottling of product using aseptic techniques, and submits to bulk inventory. Documents batch records following GMP guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purification of antibodies.

• Cleans, validates equipment and procedures, and ensures the lab is ready for internal and external audits.

• Revises specifications, SOP’s and documents as needed, and submits to manager for review.

• Ensures chemicals, stock buffers, and equipment calibration are up to date. Submits orders to restock chemicals, raw materials, and consumables when needed.

• Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Skill in establishing effective interpersonal relationships such as the ability to solicit key ideas and information. 

• Skills in planning, organizational, time management and multi-tasking. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing skills.

• Knowledge of safety and company rules and policies.

• Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information with discretion and confidentiality.

• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in Handbook and follow guidelines regarding safety as outline in the AWAIR, Chemical Hygiene and Exposure Control manuals in accordance with the job.

• Requires continuous supervision and monitoring.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements: 

• This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, biotechnology, or equivalent with a minimum of 0 to 2 years of experience. Chromatography experience is beneficial.