What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician, Verification & Analysis position at Microbiologics Inc?
We are currently looking to add a Lab Technician to our Verification & Analysis team in St. Cloud, MN. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting Microbiologics’ scientific work by performing routine tasks and supporting daily operations in the lab.
What can I expect in this role?
In this position, you will work 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday thru Thursday, and 7:00 am – 1:00 am on Friday.
Some key duties in this role include:
- Assist with analyzing PS lot counts and communicating with Production Control Department
- Submit samples to QC for testing following internal count analysis.
- Evaluate and perform product testing to qualify live enumerated material.
- Perform confirmation testing when contamination is suspected as needed.
- Perform basic molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid extraction and nucleic acid measurement by flow cytometry and PCR.
- Responsible for in-process testing associated with manufacturing.
- Performs inactivated stock enumeration using qPCR, ddPCR and CytoFLEX platforms, and provides results in a timely manner to Production Control Department
- Compiles data for analysis of enumerations according to defined work instruction, analysis forms, and software, and keeps up with any updates to such platforms.
- Responsible for general maintenance of equipment.
- Perform basic assaying of microorganisms made.
What makes you a good fit?
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:
We’re seeking a Lab Technician who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and is passionate about contributing to Microbiologics’ mission. The ideal candidate will bring the mindset and values that drive our success.
We value team members who:
- Live our core values – We win together, we are driven to achieve, we are brave, bold, and confident, and we care
- Want to grow – continuously seeking to learn and improve
- Have strong technical and analytical skills – able to design, execute, and interpret laboratory experiments
- Collaborate across functions – effectively working with diverse teams and disciplines
- Take initiative – self-starters who work proactively
- Troubleshoot effectively – identifying problems quickly and developing solutions
- Stay organized – managing tasks, samples, and data with accuracy
- Anticipate challenges – proactively spotting potential issues and addressing them before they escalate
If this sounds like you, you’ll feel right at home here—and you’ll help us push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Education and/or experience required:
- Four-year biology/related degree required or equivalent experience. Microbiology coursework preferred.
- The ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
Who is Microbiologics?
Microbiologics is one of the fastest growing international biotechnology companies in the nation. We are the world’s leading experts and go-to collaborators in biological products and services, focused on protecting the health and safety of people around the world. For over 50 years, we have been partnering with healthcare and life science laboratories, manufacturers, and suppliers across the globe to co-create and provide biological control materials, assay services and consulting for microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and virology. Headquartered in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, we have additional facilities in California, Kentucky, Michigan, and Germany.
Our award-winning culture is friendly, collaborative, and supportive, providing endless opportunities for individuals to learn and grow, both personally and professionally. At Microbiologics, we believe that "great vision without great people is irrelevant." That's why we are always looking for great people to join our dynamic, innovative company as we provide the highest quality biomaterials for a safer, healthier world.
What can we offer you?
Glad you asked!
We have a comprehensive benefits package that includes your standard benefits such as health and dental insurance, health savings account (company funded), life insurance, short and long-term disability, and a 401k program with a generous match to name a few. In addition, we are proud to support our team and their families by offering daycare assistance, tuition reimbursement, bonus potential, a competitive compensation and benefits package, and plenty of opportunities for training and growth.
If you have a passion for science, we encourage you to apply!
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