
Senior Equipment Technician
Bio-Techne · St. Paul, MN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Bio-Techne (pharma & life sciences) in St. Paul, MN. $27.20 - $37.40 A Senior Equipment Technician will install and perform PMs on the site’s capital equipment.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Automation
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$90k.
Median of the low and high ends of 45 live postings that list pay, out of 782 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 16 other live manufacturing postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 3+)
Typical $74k–$107k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 59%
- CNC 35%
- Tooling 29%
- Value stream mapping 24%
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Full description from Bio-TechneAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Perform installation, maintenance, repairs, and routine inspections on capital and manufacturing equipment.
- ◆Perform calibrations on high level complex equipment and have knowledge of metrology practices.
- ◆Coordinate maintenance and repairs on highly complex systems/equipment.
- ◆Coordinate and schedule daily steam plant operation and repair.
- ◆Cross functionally coordinates project planning around operations manufacturing schedule.
- ◆Perform daily activities such as calibrations, repairs and PMs within the various clean rooms.
- ◆Fix plumbing, electrical components, hardware, lighting, and building HVAC systems both in and out of clean rooms.
- ◆Facilitate meetings regarding/overseeing equipment procurement and overall project initiatives.
- ◆Work with vendors to purchase equipment and negotiate contracts.
- ◆Coordinate with external vendors and oversee their work while onsite.
- ◆Understand, utilize, edit, and author SOPs.
- ◆Investigate and author non-conformance reports.
- ◆Periodically review department procedures to identify and implement process improvements.
- ◆Work within the Regulatory Asset Manager (RAM) to enter and document new equipment as well as establish and evaluate calibration and maintenance schedules.
- ◆Management of the BAS (Building Automation System).
- ◆Train and mentor Equipment Technicians and Advanced Equipment Technicians.
- ◆Create and review existing work instructions for Equipment Technicians and Advanced Equipment Technicians.
- ◆Approve and assign work order requests.
- ◆Routine operation of material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
- ◆Follow guidelines and comply with all company safety, quality, and training procedures and regulations.
- ◆Ensure all facilities projects and facility changes meet safety regulations and building codes.
- ◆Perform additional duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- ✓Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 5-8 years of relevant experience; or an associate’s degree preferred and 3-5 years of relevant experience.
- ✓Class 2B MN Boilers License or Special Engineer is preferred, or prior experience with boilers/steam systems
- ✓Prior experience operating material handling equipment is required.
- ✓Prior experience in clean rooms preferred.
- ✓Any HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical licenses are preferred.
- ✓Prior experience with biotechnology equipment is preferred.
Requirements
- ✓Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
- ✓Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
- ✓Ability to safely operate and transport ladders as needed.
- ✓Ability to work in confined or restricted spaces.
- ✓Ability to work outside as needed, year-round.
- ✓Manual dexterity for handling laboratory equipment.
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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
$27.20 - $37.40 A Senior Equipment Technician will install and perform PMs on the site’s capital equipment. This will include complex repairs and calibrations of high complexity. Additionally, this role will provide support and provide training for other team members working on smaller-scale and minor equipment maintenance. This position will also serve as an important partner to the department by assisting in strategic planning, vendor management, and protocol guidance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- •Extensive knowledge of hand tools and safe use of power tools.
- •Knowledge of highly complex equipment troubleshooting and extensive mechanical aptitude.
- •In depth knowledge of building utility systems such as electrical, chilled water, plumbing, waste treatment, and clean room HVAC.
- •Ability to work in a clean room for extended periods.
- •Multi-trade proficiency in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- •Must work well both independently and in a team environment.
- •Ability to effectively solve problems, prioritize and strategize the overall needs of the department.
- •Ability to effectively train and mentor other team members.
- •Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- •Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- •Ability to identify and implement the need for process improvement changes.
- •Ability to work effectively with computers and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Working Conditions
- •Onsite work required during standard business hours.
- •Ability to work extended hours (evenings/weekends) as needed.
- •Must participate in department on call rotation (additional pay).
- •Ability to travel to and work at off-site Bio-Techne locations as needed.
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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.
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