R&D Lab Tech II

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Isolates and cultures bacteria and other microorganisms.
• Perform routine passaging and inoculation of various microbes.
• Following culture media recipes and solutions to make stock solutions, agar, media, etc.
• Performing routine microbial lab tasks; plate count, dilution, sampling, etc.
• Setting up fermentation experiments and working with the team to analyze results from the experiments.
• Assists immediate supervisor in other functions and duties as assigned.
• Reviews test results with immediate supervisor and maintains files and records.
• Must be able to work in a high volume/fast paced laboratory with agility for change.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Education level: Bachelors’ degree in Microbiology, Biology, or Chemistry.
• Minimum Years of Experience: 1-2 years’ experience in a laboratory setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Windows based computer programs.
• Strong technical and interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Works well both independently and part of a team.