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R&D Microbiology Lab Technician
Valhalla
, New York $35.00/Hour
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R&D Microbiology Lab Technician
Valhalla, NY
$35/HR
R&D Microbiology Lab Technician will support microbiological studies focused on evaluating preservatives in beverages. The Technician will be responsible for providing support to R&D Microbiologists during microbial inoculation studies, monitoring microbial growth, preparing media and reagents, and maintaining accurate records. The successful candidate must have a solid technical understanding of microbiology and aseptic techniques.
R&D Microbiology Lab Technician Responsibilities:
R&D Microbiology Lab Technician Requirements:
Valhalla, NY
$35/HR
R&D Microbiology Lab Technician will support microbiological studies focused on evaluating preservatives in beverages. The Technician will be responsible for providing support to R&D Microbiologists during microbial inoculation studies, monitoring microbial growth, preparing media and reagents, and maintaining accurate records. The successful candidate must have a solid technical understanding of microbiology and aseptic techniques.
R&D Microbiology Lab Technician Responsibilities:
- Preparation of high-quality microbiological media and reagents
- Laboratory support for microbiological studies related to R&D Microbiology Preservatives research projects
- Maintain laboratory and inventory of supplies
- Maintain aseptic techniques and adhere to laboratory safety and quality protocols
- Operate and maintain lab equipment (e.g. incubators, autoclaves, pH meters)
- This individual will also be expected to contribute to building an inclusive environment and positive work culture within the R&D Microbiology Laboratory
R&D Microbiology Lab Technician Requirements:
- A completed B.S. or B.A. degree in a core science field such Microbiology, Biology, Cell Biology, Food Science, etc., plus a minimum of two years of paid work experience, of which at least 1 year must be in a business or university (paid-position) laboratory setting (references required).
- Experience with microbiological techniques, including plating, serial dilutions, and enumeration
- Experience with culture maintenance and storage
- Hands-on experience with microbial challenge studies
- Ability to work safely, effectively and harmoniously with others in a dynamic and changing R&D work environment.
- Effective time management and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic R&D community environment.
- Good verbal and written communications skills.
- Proficiency in data recording
- Ability to flawlessly execute bench-work, and plan for studies
- Ability to work in a biosafety level 2 (BSL-2) lab following safety protocols
- Capable of learning and applying various new and modified techniques of analysis and applied research