Sr. Scientist, R&D

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:

We seek a highly motivated and creative Sr. Scientist to join our R&D team. You will work within a highly dynamic and creative group and be responsible for developing new products and improving current products based on RNAscope technology. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute RNAscope/BaseScope-based assays to support new product development and assay optimization.
• Perform literature searches/attend relevant meeting to stay up-to-date with technology development.
• Work closely with our commercial team to identify and understand customer needs and requirement to facilitate product development.
• Support manufacturing QC for commercial product testing, release and troubleshooting when needed.
• Responsible for experimental design, assay running, data collection and interpretation.
• Compile and present data to the project team or other departments.
• Supervisor and provide training for junior members in the team.

Education and Experience:

• A PhD or equivalent experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology or related field
• Prior industry experience and assay development experience required
• Proven skills in experimental design and data analysis as well as critical review of primary literature
• Experience in fluorescent microscopy and imaging, molecular biology techniques, cell culture, real-time PCR, etc.
• Experience in tissue/cell-based assays such as immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization
• Strong team player and self-starter as well as ability to work independently
• Strong organization skills and attention to details
• Good verbal and written communication skills