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Bio-Techne Advanced Quality Technician (Hematology) in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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:
$55,600.00 - $91,450.00
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for the setup, maintenance, and performance monitoring of hematology analyzers used in the evaluation of control products. This role performs routine and advanced troubleshooting, ensures consistent instrument performance, and supports daily laboratory operations. The analyst partners closely with the Bottling Department to monitor homogeneity testing during product bottling and verifies labels, assay documentation, and batch records for accuracy and compliance.
In addition, the position conducts analytical testing to confirm that products meet all applicable regulatory requirements and internal quality standards. The analyst serves as a technical resource for the Scientific Support team by assisting in the resolution of customer inquiries and product-related complaints. This role also supports QC Laboratory management with product release activities, procedure development, instrument validations, and other quality initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform and interpret laboratory homogeneity testing on products during the bottling process.
Proofread and verify documents, labels, assay sheets, and related quality records for accuracy and compliance.
Perform manual differential counts and execute kit testing for hematology products.
Evaluate analytical data for accuracy, acceptability, and consistency with laboratory protocols andestablishedstatistical parameters.
Calibrate hematology analyzersin accordance withStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manufacturer guidelines.
Work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision to complete routine and project-based tasks.
Maintain inventory levels and order reagents and consumables for assigned analyzers.
Analyze data and assign internal control values for new lots of hematology products for designated instruments; routinely review and update instrument SOPs as needed.
Participate in the training and onboarding of new employees.
Update, revise, and/orauthorSOPsin accordance withquality and regulatory standards.
Train in and perform specialized procedures or new method implementations to support laboratory operations.
Follow universal precautions while handling hazardous materials, biohazardous specimens, and waste.
Manage multiple tasks and projects effectively whilemaintainingaccuracy and efficiency.
Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment, including proper disposal of biohazard materials.
Support and collaborate with cross-functional departments throughout the manufacturing process while adhering tocGLP, cGMP,cGDP, and ISO requirements.
Follow company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook andcomply withall safety guidelines, including OSHA, AWAIR, Chemical Hygiene, and Exposure Control standards.
Performadditionalduties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
MLT or MLS certification, or a bachelor’s degree inscientificdiscipline or equivalent combination of education and relevant laboratory experience.
Hematology laboratory experiencepreferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of laboratory equipment and clinical test methodologies.
Proficiencywith Microsoft Office applications and ability to use LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all laboratory and documentation tasks.
Instrumentation skills, including basic troubleshooting and operation of hematology analyzers.
Moderateproblemsolvingskills with the ability toidentifyissues and recommendappropriate correctiveactions.
Ability to work independently on routine tasks and contribute effectively to team-based projects.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments efficiently.
Professional written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to consistently apply quality requirements and follow established procedures.
Established knowledge of multiple processes and/or product lines within the laboratory environment.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both laboratory and production environments with exposure to chemicals, reagents, biological materials, and standard laboratory equipment.
Standard work schedule with occasional variation based on production or testing needs.
Minimal to no travelrequired.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift, move, and handle materials weighing5–50lbsas needed.
Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive laboratory tasks for extended periods.
Manual dexterityrequiredfor the use of laboratory equipment, precision tools, 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.
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.