Research Associate - Immunoassay QC

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 primarily responsible for performing immunoassay quality control testing to check for quality performance of product, maintaining accurate documentation of results, and maintaining assay databases. These immunoassay products include Quantikine, QuicKit, DuoSet, and related product lines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform ELISA assays according to procedures in order to check in-process and final product for quality performance.

• Reduce and evaluate data from assays; record data on proper documents.

• Formulate reagents needed for testing according to existing SOP documents.

• Maintain and enter assay data into assay databases.

• Calibrate equipment according to schedule and keep updated records of calibrations.

• Perform troubleshooting activities under supervision.

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

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and up to 3 years of experience 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required, including computer entry and typing skills  

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment where you will be required to follow written SOPs, plan, multi-task, and prioritize your own work to meet various deadlines in an efficient manner 

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills, especially across different groups and sites 

• Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy 

• Must work well independently and in a team environment, including having the ability to collaborate across different groups