**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: $62,300.00 - $102,350.00 **Senior Research Associate** **The Opportunity** BioTechne & Asuragen is seeking an outstanding master’s degree-level scientist (or equivalent bachelor’s degree plus relevant experience) to join our Product Development group charged with developing and launching cutting-edge molecular assays spanning inherited genetic disease and cancer testing. This role will support new product initiatives to enable novel, multiplexed-PCR technologies that can resolve multiple classes of DNA and RNA markers through integration of reagents, instrumentation, analysis algorithms and software. This position will support mid to late-stage product development, including activities such as prototype optimization, guardbanding, design lock, verification, and validation. **What You’ll Do** + Apply novel amplification methods, including multiplexed PCR or related techniques, for the sensitive detection or quantification of multimodal biomarkers in clinical specimens + Prepare and/or contribute to protocols, presentations, standard operating procedures, validation procedures, and technical reports to support lab infrastructure, new product initiatives, and on-market product investigations + Train on equipment and procedures and lead data analysis and interpretation + Provide high-quality contributions to projects by working independently and within a technical team, communicating effectively, and leveraging the active support of others + Organize, analyze, and/or visualize molecular datasets using analytical software and statistical comparisons + Contribute to design and execution of experimental plans or processes to support objectives within the organization + Apply scientific methods and process design principles to improve product development and manufacturing processes **Who You Are & What You Bring** + A master’s degree (or equivalent bachelor’s degree plus relevant experience) in biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, or related field with 2-5 years industry experience. + Prior demonstrated experience implementing, running and supporting PCR-based workflows using a requirements-driven, risk-based approach within the biotech industry or clinical laboratory. + A strong track record of independence, productivity and creative problem-solving + Expertise in one or more technology areas and considered a resource by colleagues to develop similar skills + Demonstrated ability to design and implement experimental plans or processes to support objectives within the organization + Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail + A passion for improving patient care through diagnostic technologies, particularly in genetics and oncology + 2 years industry laboratory experience in one or multiple technologies/fields, including multiplexed PCR methods, is desirable + Proficiency with Excel, JMP, Python and/or R is desirable + Experience with qPCR, capillary electrophoresis, NGS, nanopore sequencing, or other 3GS instrumentation is desirable + Experience developing regulated molecular diagnostic tests is desirable **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.** Bio-Techne empowers researchers in Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics by providing high-quality reagents, instruments, custom manufacturing, and testing services. Our family of brands creates a unique portfolio of products and services. Science is our passion; it drives us to collaborate, develop, and manufacture award-winning tools that help researchers achieve reproducible and consistent results.