Automation Technician
Bio-Techne · Minneapolis, MN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Bio-Techne (pharma & life sciences) in Minneapolis, MN. In this role, you will play a crucial part in a variety of tasks within a laboratory setting, with primary duties focusing on the preparation and filling of specialized microtiter plates with liquid products using semi-automated plate production machines.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Automation
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 9 other live controls postings in Minnesota.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 50%
- ✓ Automation 50%
- Robotics 40%
- Root cause 30%
- ✓ Team leadership 30%
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This plant: Bio-Techne in Minneapolis
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Full description from Bio-TechneAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
- ◆Operating specialized production machines such as Oyster Bay, Hamilton plates filler and M&O Perry to fill liquid products into vials and/or microplates
- ◆Packaging standard vials into plastic pouches using custom standard pack equipment.
- ◆Batch and label products manually or utilize automated equipment
- ◆Document data, reference past batch records, and maintain accurate batch records and inventory of manufacturing components
- ◆Set up, clean, and operate semi-automated manufacturing equipment, such as Oyster Bay or Hamilton Plate Filling Machines and Standards packer
- ◆Adhere to lab protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regulatory and safety guidelines
- ◆Meet product cycle times and quality expectations consistently
- ◆Follow daily work instructions and priorities set by the production supervisor/lead with a strong commitment to safety
- ◆Perform any additional duties as assigned
Job
Requirements
- ✓Ability to work on routine tasks under supervision
- ✓Ability to operate general laboratory equipment and automated material handle equipment independently.
- ✓Knowledge of lab protocols, SOPs, chemical handling procedures, and safety and regulatory compliance standards
- ✓Familiar with basic calculations and unit of measurement
- ✓Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment
- ✓Able to pick up heavy items (5-50lbs)
- ✓Good communication skills (verbal and written English)
Education and Experience
- ✓Minimum high school diploma with 1-2 years of relevant experience
- ✓Technical or associate degree in Mechatronics / Automation / Biotech Manufacturing or any other relevant technical degree with up to 1 years of relevant experience is preferred
- ✓Prior experience with general laboratory equipment (pipets, analytical balance, microscope, incubator and degassing device) is required
- ✓Prior experience operating material handling equipment is preferred
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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
$18.40 - $25.30 Automation Technician
We are looking for an Automation Technician to join our Automation manufacturing team in the production of Protein Simple Consumables science products. In this role, you will play a crucial part in a variety of tasks within a laboratory setting, with primary duties focusing on the preparation and filling of specialized microtiter plates with liquid products using semi-automated plate production machines. Additionally, you will be responsible for packaging standard vials into plastic pouches using automated standard pack equipment.
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.
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.
This position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status). 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.