Microbiology Research Technician

Duration: 12 months+M-F on-site 8am-5pm for training - they need someone with flexibility in their schedule as they have experiments that run for 10 hours. Someone who could come in at 6am 2-3 days a week, or start later to stay later, other days they could start at 8am. 40 hours a week.Food Safety MicrobiologyFood Safety testing1-3 years of industry experienceExperience with Bacterial PathogensGeneral bacteria experiencePathogen detection environmentPCR - preferredAseptic techniquepre-employment physical requiredYour Role:Join our team at Client, a leading science and technology company, and a key player in producing the food supply through development of cutting-edge food safety solutions. We are currently looking for a passionate Research Technician to join our BioMonitoring R&D Team in St. Louis, MO. In this role, you will play a crucial part in expanding our food pathogen diagnostics portfolio, supporting development projects, and contributing to our BioMonitoring strategy. As a member of our global cross-functional team, you will have the opportunity to help drive innovative projects, analyze data, and engage in scientific discussions. If you're ready to make a real impact in the field of food safety and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organization, we'd love to hear from you. Join us. #workyourmagicWho You Are:Basic Qualifications:• BA/BS in Life Sciences (e.g., Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Biology) with 1-3 years of lab-based Life Science and Microbiology experience• Experience and ability to work in a team based BSLII laboratory environment• Ability to lift 15 – 20 lbs. (food sample enrichments)Preferred Qualifications:• Microbiology techniques including but not limited to culture media preparation, culture preparation and propagation, and culture identification• Experience working with pathogenic microorganisms• Extensive practice in aseptic technique• Experience in experimental planning, data interpretation, and proposing next steps to the management• Experience and ability to work in a food microbiology and diagnostics environment• Biohazard Safety Level II environment and/or microbiological environmental monitoring• Experience in performing PCR and/or immunological assays• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel strongly preferred• Strong motivation, attention to detail, and ability to think independently and fully integrate into a high achieving team environment• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a diverse team environment• Flexibility and ability to perform in a high-pressure environment• Ability to execute and troubleshoot experiments independently• Experience in Good Documentation Practices within a research environment