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.
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.
Bio-Techne is a world-leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality biological reagents and is seeking a Quality Control Analyst to join their growing team in Bristol. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and dynamic team of Analysts working on QC analysis for Tocris (a Bio-Techne Brand), testing the products of complex syntheses of biologically active library compounds and novel custom synthesis work for both internal research initiatives and external clients.
Experience and Qualifications
- Degree level in Chemistry or related science
- Cultural fit is as important as experience, so we are happy to accept less experience, but QC experience of 3 years plus is desirable (experience in a GMP environment would also be advantageous)
- Detailed knowledge of analytical chemistry with particular expertise in HPLC (and other chromatographic techniques)
- Practical ability and analytical data interpretation skills
- IT skills and competency with Microsoft software packages
- Safe and responsible working manner in laboratory areas
Attributes
- In order to qualify for this position, you will need to be authorised to live and work in the UK
- Excellent verbal and written communication, and listening skills
- Decision-making and problem-solving skills
- A team player with a collaborative outlook
- High level of personal and independent productivity
- Ability to balance initiative whilst working within the remit of the role and documented procedures
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Willingness to take feedback onboard and learn from mistakes
Roles & Responsibilities:
- To carry out QC tests and perform second person checking of other work subject to experience and training. Techniques to include: HPLC, GC, SFC, MS, NMR, FT-IR, UV/Vis, Fluorescence, Melting point, Karl Fischer, Optical Rotation and Solubility.
- To work within and promote our safe working practices, abiding by the COSHH regulations and maintaining a high level of tidiness.
- To be familiar and competent in all required QC and analytical techniques through on the job training and external courses where appropriate.
- Perform method development and validation when required.
- Write and amend standard operating procedures, test methods, specifications and other documents as required.
- Carry out calibration of QC laboratory equipment as required.
- Prepare and maintain stocks of reagents, solvents, chemicals and consumables as required.
- Work to maximise productivity and meet targets and deadlines with minimal personal errors.
- Maintain a high standard of laboratory work with regard to both practical output and documentation, including GMP standard work.
- Adhere to all documented procedures relating to the work carried out.
Bio-techne, an Employer of Choice:
- Competitive base salary, annual performance-based salary reviews and participation in Bio-Techne bonus scheme
- A comprehensive benefits package including access to private Bupa health and dental cover, Life Assurance, Long-term Absence Cover, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Participation in a highly favourable pension scheme with up to 9 % employer contribution (depending on employee contribution eg. 6 % employee, 9 % employer).
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Training support as required, in addition to regular on-site Lunch & Learn talks from industry and academic leaders in the field and possibility of attending relevant conferences
- 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
- In-work perks such as free car parking, coffee, tea, fruit and snacks!
- A very active social committee who organise regular events such as “pub”-quizzes, pizza lunches, escape rooms, go-karting and many more.
We are looking forward to reading your application.
Why Join Bio-Techne:
- We offer competitive wages along with extensive benefits for employees and their families.
- We invest in our employees’ financial futures through retirement programs and an employee stock purchase plan.
- We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.
- We offer an international and diverse working environment, enriched by employee resource groups; volunteer and charity events; and employee events that build a culture of caring and belonging.
- We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.
Bio-Techne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical and dental coverage are often regarded as strong, with core health benefits broadly available across U.S. roles. Day-one eligibility and comprehensive options are described as a relative bright spot even when pay sentiment is mixed.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and volunteer time are emphasized alongside flexible scheduling. Work-life balance elements are seen as strengths relative to base-pay concerns.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly or semi-annual bonuses and eligibility for annual cash incentives add meaningful upside for many salaried roles. Structured plans such as a Management Incentive Plan reinforce predictability of variable pay.
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Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality purified proteins and reagent solutions - notably cytokines and growth factors, antibodies, immunoassays, biologically active small molecule compounds, tissue culture reagents, and cell and gene therapy workflow solutions including T-Cell activation technologies. Bio-Techne’s portfolio also includes protein analysis solutions, sold under the ProteinSimple brand name, that offer researchers efficient and streamlined options for automated Western blot and multiplexed ELISA workflow. These reagent and protein analysis solutions are sold to biomedical researchers, as well as clinical research laboratories, and constitute the Protein Sciences Segment. Bio-Techne also develops and manufactures diagnostic products including FDA-regulated controls, calibrators, blood gas and clinical chemistry controls, and other reagents for OEM and clinical customers. Bio-Techne’s genomic tools include advanced tissue-based in situ hybridization assays (ISH) for research and clinical use, sold under the ACD brand, as well as a portfolio of clinical molecular diagnostic oncology assays including the ExoDx®Prostate (IntelliScore) test (EPI) for prostate cancer diagnosis. These diagnostic and genomic products comprise Bio-Techne’s Diagnostics and Genomics Segment. Bio-Techne products are integral components of scientific investigations into biological processes and molecular diagnostics, revealing the nature, diagnosis, etiology and progression of specific diseases. They aid in drug discovery efforts and provide the means for accurate clinical tests and diagnoses. With thousands of products in its portfolio, Bio-Techne generated approximately $714 million in net sales in fiscal 2019 and has over 2,200 employees worldwide.
