Chemistry Associate

Bio-Techne - San Marcos, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Marcos, CA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

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. Responsible for processing and formulation of controls, calibrators, working solutions, and intermediates according to approved standard operating procedures. Responsible for manufacturing quality products on schedule. General knowledge and basic application of concepts, theories, terminology and practices that apply to manufacturing in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare products using approved procedures and keep detailed and accurate records
• Perform in process analysis and determine adjustments to bring analytes into specification
• Analyze products, stock solutions, and raw materials using automated and manual instrumentation
• Evaluate that the analysis instrumentation and procedure is operating correctly, and verify or perform maintenance before use
• Measure accurately quantities of material volumetrically and gravimetrically, employing knowledge of chemical and biochemical properties and handling procedures
• Continually evaluate and/or create work instructions, QCRs, SOPs and other documents and procedures for effectiveness and modify through formal change process
• Perform processing steps as required in the documentation such as centrifugation, diafiltration, in-process filtration, and column separation
• Perform final release testing
• Perform aseptic procedures such as aliquoting, filtration, and microbial plating
• Perform assay testing for Value Assignment as required
• Assist in developing ways to increase efficiency and/or reduce costs
• Assist with overall maintenance and cleanliness of the laboratory and equipment
• Strong attention to detail, maintain clear detailed and accurate records
• Perform additional functions as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Science, or related field preferred
• 0-2 years work experience in In Vitro diagnostics, medical device, pharmaceutical or related industry required
• Ability to show initiative and to perform in a multi-task environment
• Good interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to work with personnel of all levels
• Ability to perform in a GMP and GLP environment
• Knowledge of QSR and ISO
• Familiarity with biohazardous material handling and chemical safety procedures

Benefits

• Competitive wages along with extensive benefits for employees and their families
• Retirement programs and an employee stock purchase plan
• Career development through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs
• International and diverse working environment
• Employee resource groups; volunteer and charity events; employee events that build a culture of caring and belonging
• Culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table