Follow all company SOPs, GMP principles, biohazard handling standards, and data integrity requirements.
Report deviations, spills, equipment failures, or abnormal findings promptly.
Comply with all biohazard, bloodborne pathogen, sanitation, and PPE requirements.
Handle spills, leaks, or damaged containers using approved safety procedures.
Maintain cleanliness of collection equipment, tools, and transport vehicles.
Perform daily inspection, cleaning, and basic maintenance of collection equipment and vehicles.
Report equipment issues, malfunctions, or supply shortages.
Communicate effectively with slaughterhouse personnel and internal operations teams.
Coordinate collection schedules with internal scheduling or operations staff.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to collection efficiency, safety, and logistics flow.
Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of or ability to learn biohazard safety protocols and sanitation standards.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Ability to lift and carry 40-80 lbs and push or maneuver heavy containers and carts (250+ lbs).
Comfortable working with animal blood and biological materials.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures (above 100°F in summer, below 0°F in winter).
Working Conditions:
Exposure to temperature extremes and biohazards including blood, urine, feces, raw milk, bile.
Onsite work required at slaughterhouse facilities and processing locations.
Regular exposure to biohazards including blood, urine, feces, raw milk, and bile.
Work hours typically align with early morning slaughter schedules (e.g., 3:30 AM - 11:30 AM), including travel time (up to 2-3 hours round trip).
Frequent travel to collection sites required.
Physical Requirements:
Lifting 40-60 lbs
Pushing carts over 250 lbs
Extended periods of standing and walking.
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
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Flexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsParental leave
Additional Information
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:
$27.20 - $37.40 Position Summary:
The Animal Blood Collection Driver is responsible for safely collecting, handling, and transporting bovine and porcine whole blood from approved slaughterhouse facilities to the processing site. This role supports the production of IVD-grade and downstream biological materials by ensuring accurate collection, biosecurity, temperature control, and complete documentation. The position requires strict adherence to safety, biohazard, and quality standards, along with frequent travel to collection sites and hands-on work in active slaughterhouse environments.
Biotechne · Minneapolis, MN