Research Associate - GMP Purification

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 - $66,250.00Position Summary: This position is responsible for the purification of proteins and polyclonal/monoclonal antibodies in a GMP laboratory environment while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines. The role supports the production of GMP, ACFP, natural, and other products utilized by pharmaceutical and IVD customers. Responsibilities include protein and antibody purification through column chromatography and related techniques, aseptic filtration and bottling activities, inventory submissions, and completion of GMP-compliant documentation.Key Responsibilities: Purify proteins and polyclonal/monoclonal antibodies using column chromatography and associated purification techniques.Perform filtration, aliquoting, and bottling of products using aseptic laboratory practices.Complete batch records and manufacturing documentation in accordance with GMP requirements.Assist with GMP bottling and production activities as needed.Clean and validate laboratory equipment and procedures to maintain audit readiness.Support internal and external audits by ensuring laboratory compliance and organization.Revise specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and controlled documents; submit revisions for management review and approval.Monitor inventory levels of chemicals, raw materials, consumables, and stock buffers; initiate replenishment requests as needed.Ensure equipment calibrations and laboratory maintenance activities remain current.Utilize Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, to support documentation and communication needs.Maintain confidentiality of sensitive, proprietary, and regulated information.Follow all company policies, safety procedures, AWAIR requirements, Chemical Hygiene guidelines, and Exposure Control procedures.Perform additional duties and projects assigned.QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:Requires a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline and 0–2 years of relevant laboratory experience.Experience with chromatography techniques is preferred.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:GMP regulations, laboratory documentation practices, and controlled environments.Protein and antibody purification methods and chromatography principles.Laboratory safety procedures and chemical handling requirements.Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.Performing laboratory procedures with precision and attention to detail.Technical documentation, recordkeeping, and data management.Planning, organization, time management, and multitasking.Building effective working relationships and collaborating across teams....