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.

Bio-Techne’s Diagnostics Division has been providing essential products to the in vitro diagnostics industry for over 40 years. We supply quality controls and reagents for clinical laboratory and point-of-care testing, along with custom products to other companies serving the IVD market.

Full compensation range for this role is $91,700 - $170,500 + Annual Bonus Program, Equity, and full benefits program.

Position Summary:

The Manager, Facilities and Engineering is responsible for developing and implementing long term plans for production capabilities, implementation of automation, validation design and execution and facilities operations. Oversees the Facilities team to ensure customer requirements and Bio-Techne quality levels are met, while maintaining efficiency targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedules and oversees the completion of work to ensure proper facility maintenance including repairs, preventative maintenance and calibrations.

• Monitor and control maintenance and repair costs.

• Maintain site GMP, QSR and ISO compliance by adhering to site operating procedures, maintenance schedules, and documentation requirements.

• Drive training and development of team members and work closely with department managers to ensure the completion of team and individual goals.

• Align with senior leadership initiatives and support corporate goals for the business.

• Develop plans to support long term company strategic initiatives and performance targets. Evaluate current capabilities and identify future constraints in the areas of capacity and capabilities.

• Develop policies, procedures and strategic goals for the department. Report on performance against targets in the areas of improved efficiency.

• Develop processes for improving operational efficiencies.

• Contribute to the technical review of new products to evaluate viability, functionality, and manufacturability.

• Support R&D in the development of new product initiatives and specifications.

• Responsible for generation and ensuring execution of IQ, OQ and PQ validation protocols for new equipment and processes.

• Manage department expense and capital equipment budgets.

• Coordinates with all departments to establish priorities and timelines.

• Integrates activities with site manufacturing, calibration, validation, and quality assurance programs.

• Responsible for company safety program including safety meetings, quarterly safety trainings, accident investigations, safety equipment and facility inspections.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Management Duties:

• Build an effective team. Maintain and encourage inter-departmental communication.

• Completes departmental goals on time and tracks results of changes.

• Develop, foster and implement company policies, plans, and continuous improvement efforts in the department.

• Review and manage department scheduling and overtime.

• Develop, coach and train department personnel.

• Address all matters of discipline and termination relating to department employees.

• Prepare and provide the annual personnel evaluations as required.

• Assist with the development and preparation of departmental expense and capital budgets.

Education and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience with progressively increasing responsibilities in manufacturing operations and engineering or equivalent experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Problem solving abilities.

• Understanding of schematics/blueprints.

• Detail oriented with good verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, work independently and as a team.

• Experience working in GMP, QSR and ISO environment.

• May require some weekend, before / after hours.

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• We offer competitive salaries along with extensive medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family starting on day one!

• We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k matching and an employee stock purchase plan.

• We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, 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 foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

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.

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

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.