Bio-Techne is hiring: Manufacturing Technician in Minneapolis
Bio-Techne, Minneapolis, MN, United States, 55400
**By joining Bio-Techne, youll 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.**
**Position Summary:**
The responsibilities of the Product Finishing Manufacturing Technician are to assist the laboratory staff with the process of building and manufacturing science products. This position will assist with a variety of tasks within a laboratory setting that may include filling containers with product, feeding a production machine, labeling and vialing product, recording data, operating equipment.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Operate a production machine to fill containers or microplates with product
+ Maually Batch and label product
+ Perform in-process sampling and testing to assure batches meet specification
+ Document results, process and refer to past batch records
+ Calibrate and operate semi-automated manufacturing equipment
+ Understand appropriate lab protocols and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) including regulatory awareness of chemical handling and hazards, compliance, and proper use of equipment
+ Consistently meet product cycle times and quality expectations
+ Perform specialized cleaning of manufacturing equipment
+ Understand site applicable databases
+ Follow daily work instructions and priorities set by supervisor with a commitment to safety
+ Work may change from day-to-day within reasonable and expected boundaries
+ Participate in continuous process improvement efforts, identify and flag areas for improvement
+ Perform additional duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
**Education and Experience:**
+ High School diploma or equivalent and up to 2 year of relevant experience
+ Or, Associate degree in biotech, chemistry, biology or related fields preferred with Up to 1 year of relevant experience
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**
+ Familiar with basic calculations and units of measure
+ Experience with peristaltic pumps, pipettes and balances
+ Good communication skills (verbal and written English)
+ Able to pick up heavy items (5-50lbs)
+ Flexible schedule to work different shifts.
+ Ability to work in a fast-faced environment where multitasking is required
+ Works independently with minimal supervision on routine tasks
+ Ability to support and help others in the team
+ Knowledge of work performed by the department and learning how to perform multiple functions within the department
+ Flexibility to work on multiple tasks with increased effectiveness
+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
+ Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
+ Experience in an ISO or GMP biotech environment is a plus
**Why Join Bio-Techne:**
**We offer competitive wages along with extensive benefits for employees and their families.**
**We invest in our employees financial futures through retirement programs and an employee stock purchase plan.**
**We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.**
**We offer an international and diverse working environment, enriched by employee resource groups; volunteer and charity events; and employee events that build a culture of caring and belonging.**
**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.**
**Bio-Techne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.**
Bio-Techne empowers researchers in Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics by providing high-quality reagents, instruments, custom manufacturing, and testing services. Our family of brands creates a unique portfolio of products and services.
Science is our passion; it drives us to collaborate, develop, and manufacture award-winning tools that help researchers achieve reproducible and consistent results.