Minneapolis, MN, USA
34 days ago
2nd Shift Equipment Technician

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:

$22.00 - $30.25

By joining the Bio-Techne team, you will have an impact on future cutting-edge research. Bio-Techne and all of its brands provides tools for researchers in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. 

Position Summary: 

As an Equipment Technician, you will perform preventative maintenance and repair malfunctioning new and existing minor equipment. In doing so, you will manage and document your work orders, respond to supervisory alarms during business hours, and complete routine inspections on equipment.  

Key Responsibilities: 

Perform and document scheduled preventative maintenance on minor equipment 

Perform minor repairs to malfunctioning equipment per work orders 

Perform routine inspection of equipment 

Install new and existing equipment 

Routinely operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks 

Perform minor building maintenance such as plumbing and door repairs 

Follow guidelines and comply with all company safety, quality, and training procedures and regulations 

Perform additional duties as assigned 

Education and Experience: 

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years of relevant experience 

Or, Technical or Associate degree with up to 1 year of relevant experience 

Prior experience operating material handling equipment is required 

Prior experience with biotechnology equipment is preferred 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Knowledge of basic equipment troubleshooting and strong mechanical aptitude  

Ability to stand 6-8+ hours during a shift 

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed 

Ability to use basic hand and power tools 

Ability to work extended hours (evenings/weekends) as needed 

Ability to work outside as needed 

Ability to travel to and work at off-site Bio-Techne locations as needed 

Ability to effectively problem solve 

Ability to work effectively with computers and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel 

Must work well both independently and in a team environment 

Ability to effectively prioritize multiple different demands  

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.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

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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