Research Scientist Jobs

Research Scientist / Microbiologist:

Responsible for organization and maintenance of cell culture bank. Isolation, identification and making frozen vials of bacterial strains. Running quality testing for product release. Researching and optimizing cell culturing and identification methods.

Responsibilities:

Critical thinking

Following specific directions according to protocols and verbal assignments

Accurate documentation

Use of autoclaves for sterilization

The ability to occasionally lift heavy objects

Make proper dilutions of chemicals

Calibrate equipment

Take pH readings

Proper use of aseptic technique

Maintaining a clean work area

Lab Responsibilities

Run samples on flow cytometer

Enumeration of samples

Count Plates

Isolate bacterial cultures

Gram stain samples

Perform solids test

Plate coliform samples

Swab for sources of contamination

Occasional cleaning of glassware/lab supplies

Research new ways to improve cell growth and survival

Optimize growth media by running laboratory fermentation

Qualifications

Experience with bacterial identification systems (eg PCR)Relevant industry experience and/or coursework