Microbiology Research and Development Associate

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Full-time
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1040 Manchester Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40508, United States of America
100 - 250 employees
Biotech & Life Sciences industry
company
Not Specified
Paid
Gibson Bioscience is looking for a Microbiology Research and Development Associate to join our team.
 
This Microbiology Research and Development Associate will design, perform and report on supervised experiments using microbiology techniques as well as other applicable methodologies leading to new products and/ or process improvements and/ or custom solutions requests. This position is generally required to apply education and work experience to conduct focused research thoughtfully, collaboratively and efficiently with high integrity. The associate will assist with development and production of products for customer requests that do not fall within the scope of any current product lines and/or are not products that can be produced by the Custom Production department.
 
·        Assist with development, manufacturing, quality control (QC) of microbial and/ or molecular products and transfer necessary details to other function units (Production/QC) as needed.
·        Perform basic and advanced microbiology techniques including microbial culture, enumeration, isolation, organismal propagation optimization, and identification using traditional and rapid methods, plate streaking, colony counting, biological staining of microorganisms, CFU determination, and related other clinical & industrial microbiology techniques.
·        Possess a willingness to learn new techniques (microbiology and other areas of biotechnology, especially molecular biology relevant to the project and/ or overall R&D needs).
·        Manufacture test lots and analyze product performance for R&D functions according to the appropriate DMR, policies, and procedures.
·        Perform new product research and development under supervision.
·        Document research to support new product design controls, validations, verification, qualification, and specification/performance and statistical analysis as they apply to the company’s products and according to policies and procedures
·        Fill out and record all applicable production documentation.
·        Assist with development and production of products for customer requests that do not fall within the scope of any current product lines and/or requires the capability of the department.
·        Write or review new department SOPs/update existing department SOPs as necessary.
·        Collaborate, support, and communicate on a regular basis with project teams and members of other functional areas. Communicate with manager/ supervisor regarding results and custom specifications when necessary.  
 
·        Master’s degree in relevant field with 1-year hands-on experience (e.g., biology, microbiology, virology, cell biology molecular biology, food science) required.
·        Knowledgeable on aseptic techniques.
·        Knowledgeable with formulations and basic chemistry techniques.
·        Knowledgeable on serial dilutions and statistical calculations.
·        Working knowledge of cell culture (mammalian and/ or insect cell lines) would be plus.
·        Ability to work with and understand numbers and numerical sequences. Specifically, be able to perform calculation in terms of microbial serial dilutions, enumeration (CFU, genome copy no. and others) and statistical analysis of datasets.
·        Working knowledge of internet programs and the Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook.
 

DURATION

Permanent

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JOB FUNCTIONS

Lab Work/Science, Research

MICROBIOLOGICS

We are the leading provider of ready-to-use QC microorganisms for quality control testing in the clinical, pharmaceutical, food, water and educational industries. With over 900 strains available in a variety of user-friendly formats, we offer the largest and most diverse line of QC microorganisms including qualitative, quantitative, Certified Reference Material and Parasite Suspensions. Our products are manufactured in accordance with the industry’s highest standards. We have achieved ISO 13485 certification, as well as ISO 17025 and ISO Guide 34 accreditations. In addition, we are an FDA registered establishment and offer many CE Marked products. Microbiologics was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Originally named Environmental Protection Laboratories, we initially focused on providing laboratory testing services for detecting microbial contamination of water sources, the environment and food products. In 1976, we began manufacturing and selling laboratory supplies including lyophilized (freeze-dried) microorganisms. Today, we provide QC microorganisms to every region of the world through an extensive distribution network. In 2008, Microbiologics acquired Gibson Laboratories, Inc. of Lexington, Kentucky. Gibson provides a full array of microbiology supplies including stains & reagents, rapid test kits, QC controls, lyophilized bacterial and fungal cultures, fungal serology, and custom manufactured products. Microbiologics is owned by Granite Equity Partners, a private investment and holding company headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Granite Equity Partners invests human and financial capital from the local community of investors, executives, and advisors to advance select companies in the Central Minnesota region toward their full potential. In 2017, Microbiologics acquired Virapur of San Diego, California.