Equipment Technician Intern (Part-Time, Flexible Schedule)

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.

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Join the Bio-Techne team and make an impact on cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. We are seeking a part-time Equipment Technician intern who can work around their class schedule.

Position Summary: As an Equipment Technician Intern, you will assist in performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment. Your responsibilities will include managing work orders, responding to alarms, conducting routine inspections, and assisting with equipment installations. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in performing scheduled preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment
• Conduct routine inspections and document findings
• Assist with the installation of new equipment
• Operate material handling equipment as needed
• Perform minor building maintenance tasks
• Follow safety and quality procedures
• Additional duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, currently enrolled in a technical program or pursuing an Associate degree
• Prior experience with equipment maintenance is a plus
• Experience with material handling equipment preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic equipment troubleshooting skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Proficiency with hand and power tools
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and off-site as needed
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Team player with excellent time management skills

Position Details: 

• Anticipated Duration: 3 to 6 months, with flexible start dates depending on academic schedules. Potential for extension to a 12-month assignment, subject to business needs and performance.

• Location: On-site at our MPLS location. 
• Schedule: 20–40 hours per week; flexible around class schedules where applicable. 

• Opportunities: High-performing interns may be considered for full-time employment upon program completion, subject to business needs.

If you are a motivated individual looking to gain hands-on experience in equipment maintenance and repair, then this internship opportunity is for you. Apply now to join our dynamic team at Bio-Techne.

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.