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Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) is a global life sciences company providing innovative tools and bioactive reagents for the research and clinical diagnostic communities. Bio-Techne products assist scientific investigations into biological processes and the nature and progress of specific diseases. They aid in drug discovery efforts and provide the means for accurate clinical tests and diagnoses. Bio-Techne’s Molecular Diagnostics Division, which is comprised of the Asuragen and Exosome Diagnostics brands, develops molecular assays and software solutions that broaden access to care, answer unmet needs, and improve health outcomes through novel reagent systems and an industry-leading exosome enrichment technology for liquid biopsies.
Asuragen is a molecular diagnostic product company based in Austin, TX, changing the way patients are treated in genetics and oncology. Asuragen’s diagnostic systems, composed of proprietary chemistry and software, deliver powerful answers using broadly installed instrument platforms. They are simple to adopt and expand the ability to serve patients.
Asuragen is seeking an experienced scientist with a life science bachelor’s degree who can work as part of our clinical laboratory team. This position will reside within our CAP-accredited CLIA-licensed operation group and primarily be responsible for executing high-complexity molecular diagnostic testing for our clients, clinicians and pharmaceutical partners. Platforms used in our laboratory include quantitative real-time PCR, digital PCR, capillary electrophoresis, and next-generation sequencing.
What You’ll Do
- Contribute to the success of clinical laboratory by performing molecular genetic testing and with few to no errors.
- With minimal supervision, perform assigned testing, complete documentation, and produce high quality results.
- Participate in laboratory environment, maintenance, and instrumentation activities.
- Contribute to activities for new test offerings and some test development activities.
- Communicate effectively within the team, department, and interdepartmentally.
- Manage daily laboratory tasks such as inventory and procurement.
- Cross-train to learn sample accessioning and current test offerings.
- Remain compliant with all laws and regulations associated with testing clinical specimens.
- Contribute to continuous process improvement, including submitting deviations in our Quality System.
Who You Are & What You Bring
- Highly driven with a strong motivation to succeed; strong work ethics.
- Strong commitment to customer service and satisfaction.
- Collaborative and approachable manner that encourages interactions with others.
- Good communicator, effective communication skills and strong presentation skills.
- Good problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Learning-oriented with the ability to quickly grasp and implement new concepts/approaches.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and use of the internet.
- B.A. or B.S. in a life sciences-related discipline required.
- A minimum of 3 years of previous laboratory experience required.
- Previous experience with PCR, qPCR, ELISAs, and/or NGS preferred.
Who We Are andWhat We Offer
We have an incredibly talented group of down-to-earth professionals with the experience, drive, and creativity to make Bio-Techne a world-class life science solutions company. Our workplace is full of enthusiastic, hardworking, and intelligent people with bold ideas and the determination to see them through.
Our best-in-class diagnostic tests are used throughout a patient’s lifespan by laboratories worldwide. Asuragen is located in Austin, TX, which offers top-notch technology, educational, and business benefits.
Bio-Techne provides a competitive salary, medical, dental, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, an employee bonus plan, and a tuition reimbursement plan. Additional components of compensation include stock option grants and an annual bonus plan. We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $58,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
