R&D Lab Manager

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: $79,800.00 - $131,100.00

Job Purpose

The R&D Lab Manager is responsible for maintaining reagent and material inventories, managing laboratory equipment, and ensuring an organized, safe, and efficient laboratory environment. As a key member of the R&D team, this individual collaborates closely with laboratory personnel and serves as a liaison with internal departments and external vendors to support seamless laboratory operations. Success in this role requires adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to learn new techniques while responding effectively to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain laboratory equipment, including routine upkeep, service coordination, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Maintain inventories of reagents, consumables, and laboratory supplies.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and well-organized laboratory environment, including general housekeeping activities.
• Manage laboratory space and coordinate waste disposal activities.
• Collaborate with R&D team members to identify, assess, and address laboratory operational needs.
• Proactively identify operational risks, inefficiencies, and unmet laboratory needs; develop and implement practical solutions and process improvements.
• Coordinate onboarding and laboratory training for new personnel and ensure adherence to established laboratory procedures and best practices.
• Partner with R&D leadership, EH&S, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to support efficient and compliant laboratory operations.
• Execute responsibilities with a high degree of independence, accountability, and sound judgment.
• Support the Company's Quality System objectives.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of B.S. in molecular biology, cell biology, life sciences, or related field.
• B.S. with 5+ years industry experience, or M.S. with 2+ years of industry experience is preferred.
• Skills: Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be highly collaborative, team oriented and an effective player.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Self- starter with the ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Special attention to detail, resourceful and highly organized.
• Experience with standard cell and molecular biology techniques and basic statistical analysis
• Ability to execute projects with minimal supervision, collaborating with project team members to achieve project goals.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to proactively problem-solve.
• Experience: Experience working within a quality system.
• Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles, adapt to evolving priorities, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Previous experience managing R&D laboratory operations is preferred.
• Experience documenting experiments within electronic lab notebooks (ELNs), Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), or similar laboratory management tools is preferred.
• Experience with microscopy, tissue analysis, and data interpretation preferred.
• Working Conditions: Work is performed in both laboratory and office environments with regular use of computers, microscopes, and standard laboratory equipment.
• Exposure to biological samples, chemicals, and laboratory reagents may occur; appropriate safety procedures and PPE are provided and required.
• Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a computer, microscope, or laboratory workstation.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle laboratory equipment, pipettes, and imaging instruments with precision.
• Visual acuity sufficient to distinguish microscopic details, colors, and digital images for accurate analysis.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move materials and equipment up to 50 pounds
• Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including lab coat, gloves, and safety glasses, as required.

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.

This position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@bio-techne.com for assistance.