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

Position Summary: 

Bio-Techne, is seeking an Advanced Equipment Technician. This is a key role where the individual will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repair work on new and existing 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. This position is for Minneapolis location and will report in the Facilities organization. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Perform basic troubleshooting of existing plant equipment including but not limited to automated fill lines, packaging equipment, refrigeration equipment, incubators, lyophlizers  etc. 

Perform Installation of new equipment and relocating existing equipment 

Perform and document scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment 

Perform repairs to malfunctioning equipment per work orders 

Perform routine inspection of equipment and develop spare parts list. 

Perform tasks relating to equipment maintenance including changing sensors, drives, cables 

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

Be available for On-call work over the weekend on bi-monthly basis as determined by the sup. 

Support verification or validation through IQ/OQ/PQ protocols 

Perform additional duties as assigned 

Assist in Quality compliance; NC, CAPA. Support audit. 

 

Education and Experience: 

Technical or Associate degree in Mechatronics / Automation / Manufacturing Engineering or any other relevant technical degree  with up to 2-3 years of relevant experience 

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 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 Routinely operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks 

Receptive to receiving training to upgrade skills progressively 

Must work well both independently and in a team environment 

Enthusiastic, energetic, and highly driven, with the desire to learn our business. 

Live our company values of EPIC. 

Preferred but not required 

Prior experience in an Asset management software 

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.