Advanced Research Associate (Antibody Validation)

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.

Position Summary:

As an Advanced Research Associate you will work in the Antibody Validation Lab assisting with the validation of antibodies for Immunohistochemistry, Spatial Biology, and Western Blot.  As a member of the Antibody Validation lab, you will use high-content antibody characterization methods to generate comprehensive datasets detailing the binding of antibodies to their antigen targets.  As the Advanced Research Associate, you will be knowledgeable with Western Blotting and cell biology, and familiar methods of high-content antibody characterization, informatics, and analyzing large datasets.  In addition, you will have familiarity searching PubMed and other databases and analyzing scientific publications.  You will apply these skill sets to help analyze the correlations between antibody properties and performance in Immunohistochemistry, spatial biology, and western blot applications and will coordinate with outside departments on test schedules. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with team members to improve workflows for the testing of candidate antibody combinations.
• Evaluate the antibody/antigen binding kinetics and antibody pairing of multiple panels of antibodies.
• Assist with traditional Western Blotting antibody validation for new product development, data addition, and custom projects.
• Analyze in-process data and adjust experiments as needed, generate data reports for collaborations.
• Carry out troubleshooting activities daily.
• Miscellaneous administrative duties including printing documents and making copies; revising / reviewing SOP documents; raw materials check-in. 
• General lab duties including cleaning and maintenance of cleaning logs; biohazard disposal; temperature recording; formulation and filtering of in-house media/rinse solutions.
• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Handbook and follows guidelines regarding safety as outlined in the AWAIR, Chemical Hygiene and Exposure Control manuals in accordance to the job.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Requires a minimum of a BS degree in biology or the biological sciences field or related/equivalent and with a minimum of 1 year of cell biology laboratory experience. Or, MS degree in the biological sciences and 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required. 
• Familiarity with high-content antibody characterization and with informatics or analyzing large data sets is preferred.
• Computer entry and/or typing skills required 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Attention to detail, organization, data analysis and problem solving skills are required
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and have good communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge and skills pertaining to laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of cell culture procedures. Ability to learn and consistently execute laboratory tasks, using excellent aseptic technique.
• Skills in problem solving; including the ability to identify and appropriately evaluate a course of action. 
• Ability to act independently on routine assignments or projects.
• Ability to plan, organize and multi-task to complete assignments in an efficient manner.
• Skill in establishing effective inter- and intra-department relationships and be able to determine the appropriate actions to be taken with incoming samples and assist submitting personnel in a professional manner.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both oral and written.
• Ability to pay attention to details and perform at a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Knowledge of safety and company rules and policies.

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• We offer competitive salaries along with extensive medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family starting on day one!
• We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k matching 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 employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to 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.

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.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.