Position Summary:

Meridian Biotech has exciting opportunity for a Biotech Lab Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting routine laboratory testing and supporting customer focused research and development (R&D) projects. This position is a mixture of independent work and collaboration with a growing group. Hands-on experience related to single cell protein, environmental microbiology, bioprocess, fermentation is preferred. But all are welcome to apply!

Job Description:

• Conduct daily testing for plant operations.
• Collect, characterize, and analyze a variety of treatments preformed in laboratory.
• Performs chemical and physical analyses including but not limited to moisture, protein, total phosphate, total nitrogen, TSS, and COD.
• Execute experiments in microbial screening, isolation, and scale up of microbial cultures from small (petri dishes) to large (multiple liter) scale fermentation.
• Develop a data management program.
• Assist in refining standard operating procedures for lab testing.
• Collaborate with the team to continually improve operations through quantitative data.
• Perform innovative research ideas through collaboration with team.
• Manage laboratory tests and data collection.
• Aid in development of safety procedures for lab testing and equipment.
• Maintains, calibrates and/or verifies laboratory equipment.

Qualifications:

• Degree in a scientific subject – biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, environmental biology, or chemical engineering.
• Recent Graduate preferred.
• Hands-on lab experience in a Lab setting.
• Knowledge of safe use and disposal of chemicals.
• Critical thinking and good problem-solving skills.
• Communicate effectively with the team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Inventory the consumables/equipment in laboratory – prepare list of items to order as needed.
• Cleanliness – sterilize equipment and instruments used in laboratory.
• Follow the protocol of lab safety rules.
• Adhere to procedures in place.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Why do you feel like this position would be an ideal fit for you and your future?

Experience:

• laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person