Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer, Hematology

About this role

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: $87,600.00 - $144,000.00 Position Summary:   The Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer in our Hematology division is a strategic leader responsible for driving enterprise-wide process excellence at Bio-Techne. This role leads high-impact CI initiatives, partners with senior leadership, and develops long-term strategies to improve operational efficiency, quality, and scalability. The engineer serves as a subject matter expert in Lean, Six Sigma, and change management, and plays a critical role in shaping the CI culture across the organization. Key Responsibilities:   • Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvements within hematology reagents manufacturing through strong analytical evaluation.

• Identify, prioritize, and support cost improvement initiatives that improve productivity, reduce waste, optimize resource utilization, and enhance overall operational efficiency.

• Own and run Visual Factory management systems and lead Gemba walks to observe processes, engage with frontline teams, and identify improvement opportunities.

• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting using tools such as SmartSheets and Power BI.

• Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects under the guidance of senior CI professionals.

• Support and/or lead manufacturing automation projects as assigned, including process automation, equipment improvements, digital transformation initiatives, and implementation of new technologies to improve operational performance.

• Help evaluate automation opportunities and develop business cases that support productivity improvements, capacity expansion, quality enhancement, and cost reduction.

• Help create documentation such as process flowcharts, SOPs, and training materials to support standardized processes.

• Collaborate effectively with Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and production teams to facilitate continuous improvement efforts and communicate project insights clearly.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular, concise updates to the CI team and leadership.

• Learn and apply AI-assisted analytics to help identify trends and improvement opportunities.

• Help maintain compliance with regulatory and quality requirements by integrating CI activities with quality and safety standards.

• Contribute to fostering a culture of continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing department.

QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field.

• 7+ years of experience in CI, manufacturing, or operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.).

• Executive-level communication and influence.

• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and change management.

• Strong business acumen and financial analysis skills.

• Experience with ERP, MES, and digital CI tools.

• Proficient with statistical process control software (Minitab, JMP, etc.)

• Expected to work independently on assigned tasks with general guidance.

• Exposure to regulated manufacturing environments, pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical device, or diagnostic manufacturing is an advantage.

• Experience participating in cost savings, productivity improvement, or automation initiatives.

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing equipment, process automation, PLC-controlled systems, or digital manufacturing technologies.

• Eagerness to develop skills in process improvement methodologies, project management, and automation technologies.

• Self-motivated with a continuous learning mindset.

• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for operational efficiency, waste reduction, and cost improvement

• Ability to run Visual Factory systems and lead effective Gemba walks.

• Ability to support multiple improvement and automation projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take direction from senior team members.

• Commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

• Must be able to work on-site at the Minneapolis location; remote work is not available for this position.

Working Conditions: • Primarily on-site at Bio-Techne’s Minneapolis facility.

• May require occasional extended hours to meet project deadlines.

Physical Requirements: • Ability to work hours that conform to standard business operations

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods

• Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 lbs

• Use of computer and office equipment

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.

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