Job Description

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:

Pay Range: $20.00 -$27.50

This position is eligible to receive a target annual cash bonus based on individual and company performance, in accordance with company policy.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Please note that we use Artificial Intelligence to assist with note-taking during interviews.

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.

The Advanced QC Technician will support the Consumables Manufacturing team in the swing shift to meet company goals related to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and daily production targets for cartridges.

Hours: 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Inspection and Testing:

• Perform detailed inspections of materials, components, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications, tolerances, and standards
• Conduct assay testing using laboratory equipment (e.g., pipettes, centrifuges, test fixtures and other analytical instruments) to validate the performance and of consumable cartridges.
• Maintain accuracy in test records, travelers, logs, and quality documentation.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Accurately document findings, anomalies, and deviations, compiling data for product quality reports, CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions), and risk assessments.
• Assist in revising or developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to align with best practices.
• Support audits by preparing and presenting quality documentation for regulatory inspections or internal reviews.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify trends in quality control data to highlight recurring issues and propose process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and R&D teams to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) and process enhancements.
• Train and mentor junior technicians on quality standards and inspection/assay testing techniques.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure all work complies with quality management systems, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: BS in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related discipline preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of quality control experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using lab equipment, inspection tools, software, and testing methodologies. Familiarity with statistical analysis and tools like JMP is a plus.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to diagnose and resolve quality issues effectively.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing technical documentation and liaising with multidisciplinary teams.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Detail-oriented and committed to quality excellence.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Team player who thrives in cross-functional environments and fosters collaboration.
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning in the life sciences and medical technology field.

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• We offer competitive insurance benefits including: medical; dental; long-term disability; life and group income protection; and personal accident and travel.
• We invest in our employee’s financial futures through a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (Group RRSP) and a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) option.
• We empower our employees to 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.

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.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@bio-techne.com for assistance.