Microbiology Laboratory Scientist

How Will You Contribute

• Conduct microbiology reference testing and Pattern assay testing pre-clinical study protocol methods
• Provide microbiology support for successful analytical studies needed for FDA submission
• Support the expansion of the microbial isolate strain bank
• Support lab transition to GLP
• Perform microbiology testing, including culture-based testing, Gram stains, MALDI-TOF MS for microbial identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (including disk diffusion and gradient diffusion methods)
• Draft and review laboratory standard operating procedures
• Perform required quality control of reagents, media, assays, instrumentation etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance tasks (such as cleaning, routine temperature monitoring, etc.)

We’d Love to Hear from You if You

• Are willing to quickly learn and master new laboratory techniques
• Have an outstanding work ethic and passion for multi-disciplinary product development
• Have a drive to innovate and solve problems
• Apply critical thinking and analysis to your work
• Enjoy working self-directed and independently as well as collaborating with others in open environment
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Have excellent planning and organization skills, attention to detail 

Desired Education & Experience

• BS in microbiology or medical technology or related field  
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Setting or other regulated environment (eg CAP, CLIA, FDA, food safety, etc).
• Experience working with BSL-2 microbes
• Knowledge of, and experience with, performing antimicrobial susceptibility testing, MALDI-TOF MS for microorganism identification, and automated blood culture systems, clinical relevant microbes, culture conditions, etc.
• Certification from ASCP or ASCLS, or microbiology specialist certification a plus