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Job Title: Microbiology Research Technician
Duration -12 months
Your Role:
Join our team at Client , a leading science and technology company, and a key player in safeguarding the food supply through development of cutting-edge food safety solutions.
We are currently looking for a passionate Research Technician to join our Biomonitoring R&D Team in St. Louis, MO. In this role, you will play a crucial part in expanding our food pathogen diagnostics portfolio, supporting development projects, and contributing to our Biomonitoring strategy.
As a member of our global cross-functional team, you will have the opportunity to help drive innovative projects, analyze data, and engage in scientific discussions.
Basic Qualifications:
BA/BS in Life Sciences (e.g., Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Biology) with 1-3years of lab based Life Science and Microbiology experience • Experience and ability to work in a team based BSLII laboratory environment .
Ability to lift 15 – 20 lbs. (food sample enrichments)
Preferred Qualifications:
Microbiology techniques including but not limited to culture media preparation, culture preparation and propagation, and culture identification
Experience working with pathogenic microorganisms
Extensive practice in aseptic technique .Experience in experimental planning, data interpretation, and proposing next steps to the management .
Experience and ability to work in a food microbiology and diagnostics environment.
Biohazard Safety Level II environment and/or microbiological environmental monitoring .
Experience in performing PCR and/or immunological assays & Proficiency in Microsoft Excel strongly preferred & Strong motivation, attention to detail, and ability to think independently and fully integrate into a high achieving team environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a diverse team environment
Flexibility and ability to perform in a high-pressure environment
Ability to execute and troubleshoot experiments independently
Experience in Good Documentation Practices within a research environment
Salary : $27 - $30