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Rion is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Rochester, Minnesota. Rion was founded as a Mayo Clinic Employee Entrepreneurial Program startup company. Rion’s mission is to develop clinically impactful and accessible therapies using innovative regenerative medicine technologies based on extracellular vesicle science. Our proprietary exosome platform has the ability to address significant unmet patient needs in many fields of medicine; accordingly, we are actively pursuing clinical programs in wound healing, cardiovascular diseases, and women’s health. 

Our ultimate mission is to deliver cutting-edge solutions accessible to any patient in need, anywhere in the world.

The Position
Perform analytical testing designed to characterize cell-based therapeutic products at various stages during the manufacturing process, up to and including release of the product for administration to patients.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform analytical testing (e.g. residual moisture, viscosity, pH, content uniformity, nucleic acid characterization, particle analysis) of GMP and non-GMP samples, and maintain required documentation according to departmental policy to support product release and process development, respectively. 
• Perform cell culture and related laboratory activities.  
• Monitor and trend GMP Quality Control testing data to assure validity of test system results. Troubleshoot and remedy suboptimal performance of test systems. 
• Maintain instrumentation. Monitor instrument performance to assure optimal operation. 
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs with the manufacturers. Develop and maintain a schedule for planned maintenance activities across the QC laboratory. 
• Assist in the development of laboratory procedures. 
• Procure laboratory supplies and consumables. 
• Organize the laboratory and maintain inventory of laboratory consumables. 

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field is required. The ideal candidate has worked at least one year in a GMP laboratory, but less experience will be considered provided the individual can demonstrate robust laboratory skills in testing execution and documentation. Experience with cell culture is helpful, but not required. Eagerness to learn new skills and techniques is required.  

Additional Information:

• Schedule: Monday – Friday 
• Work Location: Rochester, MN 
• Work Remotely: No 
• Relocation Assistance: Yes 
• Job Type: Full-time, Exempt 
• Direct Reports: 0+ 

The Benefits
Rion recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue career path their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

We provide a competitive compensation package with a unique culture focusing on development and wellbeing of our staff. Below are some of the benefits offered by Rion:

• Full Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents.
• Choice between PPO or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401K or IRA Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance Programs
• Basic life and supplemental life insurance options for self, spouse, children
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time-off, Paid Holidays, and Parental Leave programs
• Parking Benefits

EEO Statement
Rion is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Rion strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, smoker/nonsmoker, and occupational pneumoconiosis or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies
Rion does not accept agency resumes unless contacted directly by internal Rion Talent Acquisition. Please do not forward resumes to Rion employees, or any other company locations; Rion is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.