What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customer Experience Associate position at Microbiologics Inc?
Customer Experience Associate - St. Cloud, MN
At Microbiologics, we’re on a mission to make the world a safer, healthier place through science and we’re looking for a Customer Experience Associate to help us uphold that mission.
In this role, you will be responsible for responding to customer inquiries, processing orders, and supporting customer-facing processes with accuracy and professionalism. Working under guidance and supervision, the associate develops knowledge of company systems, policies, and procedures while contributing to a positive customer experience that fosters trust and loyalty.
What You’ll Do
- Respond to customer inquiries by phone and email, providing timely and professional assistance.
- Accurately process orders received through multiple platforms (email, website, ERP, EDI, and Workist, while maintaining complete and up-to-date customer records.
- Support order management by reviewing customer purchase orders and product availability, creating invoices, and coordinating with Accounts Receivable on billing inquiries and issuing credits.
- Assist in documenting and routing of customer inquiries and complaints, identifying appropriate resolutions and escalating complex issues to senior team members or leadership when needed.
- With supervision, CX Associate 1 may handle specialized services such as customer order processing and billing.
- Partner with colleagues across internal teams —including Technical Support, Finance, IT, and Operations—to deliver a seamless customer experience, ensuring timely handling of customer requests and follow ups.
- Contribute to compliance processes such as export license approvals and participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for new IT tools or system enhancements.
- Maintain awareness of current company policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring all correspondence reflects the organization’s customer-first focus.
- Consistently demonstrate dependability, professionalism, and accuracy in day-to-day responsibilities, while actively developing skills to deliver customer experience excellence.
- Collaborate with team members and leadership to achieve department goals and continuously improve the customer experience.
What We’re Looking For
Our goal is finding the right individual for our team – we firmly believe that the right person is someone to invest in and invite to join our family.
Here is what we are looking for:
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in sales, business management or related degree preferred.
- One to three years of previous related Customer Service experience preferred.
- Familiarity with ERP, CRM, or order entry systems (e.g. NetSuite, Salesforce) preferred.
- The ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
Who is Microbiologics?
We’re not your average biotech company — we’re a team of scientists, engineers, and innovators driven by purpose and guided by values. For over 50 years, we’ve been protecting global health by delivering high-quality biological control materials, assay services, and consulting.
Headquartered in Saint Cloud, MN, with additional facilities in California, Kentucky, and Michigan, we’re proud to build a culture defined by safety, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What’s in It for You
We know that safety starts with people — and we take care of ours.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Health and dental insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company-funded contribution
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) program with a generous company match
- Daycare assistance and tuition reimbursement
- Bonus potential and competitive compensation
- Ample opportunities for training, certification, and professional growth
At Microbiologics, you’ll be part of a company that values transparency, accountability, and innovation — where doing the right thing isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected.
Ready to Lead with Purpose?
Exceptional service isn’t a department — it’s our culture. As a Customer Experience Associate, you’ll be on the front lines of our customer journey, ensuring every interaction reflects our commitment to excellence. If you’re detail-oriented, communicative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, apply today. We’d love to meet you!
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