Microbiologist Jobs

Qualifications:

The Health & Biosciences team in Rochester, NY is looking for a Microbiologist 1 who is an energetic and versatile individual with experience in culture-based microbiology and molecular techniques to support global quality practices and systems. The ideal candidate balances laboratory work with technical reporting and quality system responsibilities. If you are a strong scientific collaborator, adaptable team player, and thrive in a dynamic work environment, we’d love to meet with you!
Your qualification profile:
• Requires a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent with a minimum of 6 years overall experience in an industrial lab setting.
• At least 2 of the 6 years required experience must be related to the above responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Job Responsibility:
Carries out a complex scope of inter-disciplined assignments and has key expertise in the area of microbiology and molecular biology, ideal candidate has experience with:
• Sterile technique, propagation of bacteria, molds and/or yeasts
• QC Microbiology testing per international reference methods
• Media preparation and lab maintenance
• Nucleic acid isolation and quantification, PCR, qPCR
• Molecular testing to support our functional areas of focus; may include method development/validation initiatives and crossovers as well as product qualifications.
• Exercising technical discretion in design, execution and interpretation of data making detailed observations and extrapolating logical scientific conclusions with minimal supervision and direction.
• Demonstrating strong logic and tactical problem-solving skills.
• Serving as a key technical resource and analytical problem solver within the Global Microbiology Group and the company overall.
• Using project management skills to work as part of a team with internal and external customers in identifying, prioritizing, coordinating and accomplishing specific project objectives.
• Must have the ability to identify, evaluate, develop and implement methods and technologies as the need arises.
• Works with Global Microbiology Management and team to align resources needed to complete project objectives.
• Contributes to overall strategic and operational plans for the Global Microbiology Group; active participant who consistently contributes to the continuous improvement of lab operations.
• Operation, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• General laboratory operation and maintenance including glassware, waste disposal, reagent preparation, inventory management.
• Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols, presentations, and quantitative analyses.
• Effectively communicates technical information both written and verbal.
• Works within a team environment and is able to train and mentor others.
• Able to work on site every day for the full day. This is not a remote position.
Periodic travel may be required.