Microbiologist Lv1

Company : Apidel Technologies

Country: United States

Location : Wayzata, Minnesota

Post: Sat, 25 Mar 2023 06:38:48 GMT

Expires: Sat, 22 Apr 2023 23:59:59 GMT

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Job Description

Microbiologist I will assist in carrying out studies in the growth and general characteristics of bacteria and other microorganisms for the purposes of maintaining and reviving a microbial library. You will help isolate and produce cultures of microorganisms to identify them and preserve them. You will provide microbiology services to Research and Development and other departments. You will perform technical assignments and help develop innovative ways for achieving specific objectives within the framework of a project. Research and examine physiological, morphological, and other additional characteristics to identify and classify microorganisms. Observe living or dead microorganisms’ and array them for screening studies. Participate in the preparation of technical proposals, amendments, reports and terminations. Solve issues, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff. Ability to handle multiple priorities with large projects extending over a period of time.

Job Title: Level 1 – Microbiologist

Start Date: 3/6/2023 ASAP

Assignment Length: 5/31/2023

Hours: Monday – Friday 8-4:30, 8-5 some flexibility

Dress code: Business casual

Environment: Temperature controlled environment

Job Description:

Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of experimental tasks in a Microbiology Research setting.

Duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Perform general microbiology tasks such as microbial strain preservation, isolation and purification

Maintain viability and quality control of strain collection (bacterial and yeast cultures)

Propagation of microbial strains in liquid culture conditions

Perform micro plate and shake flasks assays to characterize microbial strains

Maintain records of experimental results and archives of data

Maintain a neat and clean environment

Follow laboratories policies and safety procedures

Education:

Bachelor or Master’s Degree Microbiology

Onboarding:

Background screen required

Drug Test reqd

Audiogram/respirator test NOT required.

Comments for Suppliers:

Looking for a candidate with strong sterile technique for streaking and purifying pure cultures of microorganisms. Would like experiences with microscopy and working in an anaerobic chamber.