Research Microbiologist

Iowa  ‐ Onsite
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Description

The Research Microbiologist will be responsible for all aspects of culture collections maintenance, including acquisition, authentication, production, preservation, and a cataloguing, to support research initiatives.

I. Culture collection maintenance
  • Complete assigned projects through effective communication with the Applications and Analytics Team Leader to meet defined objectives and timelines. Champion projects to completion.
  • Develop and implement strain preservation protocols. Optimize culture media and conditions for growth to maximize the biomass yield for each of the strains.
  • Identify, develop and adopt authentication methods and assays to maintain integrity of the collection (including PCR, taxonomic, biochemical technologies).
  • Produce culture supplies of authenticated, reliable biological material to support research projects.
  • Identify and justify the use of new technologies, methods, and equipment to pioneer new methods and assays to increase efficiency and quality of collection maintenance.
  • Listen, communicate and network effectively within the team Globally and Regionally, and within entire company to leverage technical expertise and drive innovation.
II. Documentation/Reporting
  • Thoroughly document work in progress with well-written laboratory reports and communicate completed results to project team in a timely manner.
  • Submit a written monthly report on activities and projects in progress to the Applications and Analytics Team Leader during the third week of each month.

SKILLS:

  • Required Education: A bachelors degree in microbiology or closely related discipline is required. Master of Science degree in microbiology or related discipline is preferred.
  • Required Work Experience: Minimum of 5 7 years microbiology or related work experience is required for applicants with a bachelors degree. Three to five years of microbiology or related work experience is required for candidates with an advanced degree.
  • Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Required Skills or Traits for the Position: Effective time management to complete projects on schedule with ability to shift focus quickly when priorities change. Results-oriented with broad thinking and vision Networking skills to build internal, external, and cross-functional relationships. Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Physical Requirements: Able to function under the physical effort/hazardous working conditions listed below.
  • Specialized Training: Safety
Start date
n.a
From
Synectics
Published at
10.10.2014
Project ID:
788968
Contract type
Freelance
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