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Description

The R&D Microbiology Associate Scientist will provide support to laboratory activities through purchasing requests and microbiologic strain culturing.  

Position Details 

• Responsible for the order and maintenance of equipment used in assigned activities.
• Responsible for purchase orders of requested equipment and reagents through internal tools (EPROC).
• Prepares media and reagents with autoclave equipment.
• Provides support in performing routine laboratory activities including culture of microorganisms.
• Applies scientific principles and techniques to exercises and experiments.
• Assures compliance of procedures to established protocols and quality standards.
• Organizes workload to meet project goals and understand priorities and completes assignments accordingly.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree Biology or Microbiology or equivalent experience in related field.
• Experience with Identification methods such as VITEK 2 ID, VITEK MS, and standard biochemicals and gram stains is preferred.
• Experience with aseptic technique and handling bacteria.
• Experience with internal tools (Logsheet Manager, Stock Collection Manager, EPROC) not required but a plus.
• Experience with good laboratory practice, laboratory safety and standard laboratory equipment.

Skills

• Ability to acquire, learn and perform new laboratory techniques.
• Analytical thinking
• Collaborative attitude for department and inter-departmental activities
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
• Good written and oral communication in English.
• Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). 
• Good organizational skills.

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioFire Diagnostics’ application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at [email protected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).