Microbiology Research Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• We are currently looking for a passionate Research Technician to join our Biomonitoring R&D Team in St. Louis, MO.
• In this role, you will play a crucial part in expanding our food pathogen diagnostics portfolio, supporting development projects, and contributing to our Biomonitoring strategy.
• As a member of our global cross-functional team, you will have the opportunity to help drive innovative projects, analyze data, and engage in scientific discussions.

Basic Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Life Sciences (e.g., Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Biology) with 1-3 years of lab-based Life Science and Microbiology experience.
• Experience and ability to work in a team based BSLII laboratory environment.
• Ability to lift 15 – 20 lbs. (food sample enrichments).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microbiology techniques including but not limited to culture media preparation, culture preparation and propagation, and culture identification.
• Experience working with pathogenic microorganisms.
• Extensive practice in aseptic technique.
• Experience in experimental planning, data interpretation, and proposing next steps to the management.
• Experience and ability to work in a food microbiology and diagnostics environment.
• Biohazard Safety Level II environment and/or microbiological environmental monitoring.
• Experience in performing PCR and/or immunological assays.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel strongly preferred.
• Strong motivation, attention to detail, and ability to think independently and fully integrate into a high achieving team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a diverse team environment.
• Flexibility and ability to perform in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to execute and troubleshoot experiments independently.
• Experience in Good Documentation Practices within a research environment.