Microbiology Technician/Associate Scientist
Job Title: Microbiology Technician/Associate Scientist Location: Pleasanton, California Type: Contract Contractor Work Model: Onsite Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 or 8:30 to 5:00 Monday to Friday Responsibilities: The Microbiology Technician role supports critical internal R&D formulation development required to establish robust products and method development for various initiatives across company businesses. This role is responsible for the prep, execution, and data analysis of laboratory testing in conjunction with the guidance of Scientists and oversight of the Group Manager. The Microbiology Technician will work with a variety of microbes including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Clostridioides difficile, Staphylococcus Aureus among others.
- Executing a variety microbiological laboratory experiments in collaboration with other technicians and scientists
- Collecting, evaluating, and presenting data to inform teams to enable project decisions
- Supporting laboratory upkeep, maintenance, ordering of equipment and supplies, media preparation
- Contributing to knowledge management practices with standardization and consistency
- Effectively network internally and externally
- Collaborating cross-functionally with individuals in a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds and building effective relationships.
- New test method development & validation
- Bachelor's Degree
- Background in microbiology
- Experience with aseptic techniques and dilution procedures
- Quickly understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
