Job Summary:

Join our team as an Analytical Microbiologist at a mid-level position where you will play a crucial role in supporting various projects by analyzing different microbial species. Your responsibilities will include conducting microbial viability and stability assays, processing samples for microbe recovery, generating reports, operating lab equipment, and collaborating with internal and external groups.

Responsibilities:

- Support studies from different projects by analyzing different microbial species.

- Perform microbial viability and stability assays according to standard protocols.

- Process samples to recover microbes and cultures in different media.

- Generate reports and deliver to different groups inside and outside the organization.

- Operate, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance on common lab equipment.

- Assist with lab maintenance and consumable re-stocking tasks.

- Interact and collaborate with different groups inside and outside the organization.

Skills:

- B.S. or M.S. in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related field with 3-5 years of experience (for B.S.) or 1-3 years of experience (for M.S.).

- Experience with microbiology techniques (e.g., microbial isolation, culture, and characterization).

- Experience with molecular biology techniques (DNA extraction, purification, and PCR).

- Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

- Experience processing microbiological samples and preparing solutions.

- Results and detail oriented.

- Excellent oral and written communication.

- Ability to interact and collaborate with different groups inside and outside Bayer.

- Able to work with minimal supervision.

- Able to plan, execute, troubleshoot, prioritize experiments, interpret/report results to technical/non-technical audiences.

Desired qualifications:

- Experience with basic microbiological methods including aseptic techniques for handling/growing microbes estimating colony forming units.

- Experience with DNA extraction from soil/plant sample materials.

- Experience with DNA quantitation.

- Experience with qPCR technique instrumentation/software.

-Experience with gel electrophoresis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Analytical Microbiologist to contribute significantly to impactful projects while collaborating within a dynamic team environment. Join us in making a difference through cutting-edge research!