Microbiologist

Shift:

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

A candidate for this role will support the production and application of healthcare products by performing a variety of biological and microbiological preparations and analyses.This role requires experience withbacterial endotoxin testing.

NOTE: Position is located in Marion, NC

NOTE: Position is expected to last 3 months with possibility of extension

Compensation: $25.00 - 28.00 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Complete bacterial endotoxin preparation and analysis

• Basic laboratory bench operations including pipetting, serial dilutions, using analytical balances, etc.

• Prepare microbiological media and pour plates

• Microbiological tasks including inoculating and counting plates

• Operate sterilization vessels such as autoclaves and sterilizers

• Basic data manipulation including graphing and statistical analysis

• Lab maintenance, cleanup and ordering of supplies

Requirements:

• Minimum requirement: BS degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or a related degree

• Bacterial endotoxin testing experience required

• Excellent aseptic technique

• Good organizational and troubleshooting skills

• Able to handle multiple projects concurrently, self-motivated, and results driven

• Proficiency in Office 365 and other software preferred

• Able to communicate effectively

This position will require good time management skills and a high level of independence after the training phase. Good organizational skills, record keeping and follow-through will be integral to success. The candidate will need to communicate effectively verbally and by e-mail.

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Benefits
When you join Pace, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.

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