We are currently looking to add a Research & Development Laboratory Technician to our team in St. Cloud, MN. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the R&D department and functional teams with general laboratory maintenance tasks, scheduling and coordination of equipment and instrument maintenance, and availability of laboratory supplies. Performs daily, weekly, and monthly tasks while also assisting other departments.
What can I expect in this role?
In this position, you will work Monday-Friday regular daytime business hours.
Some key duties in this role include:
Product Related Laboratory Testing: Assist in project-related production and testing activities. Accurately documenting test results
Microbial growth, diluting, plating, and enumeration of bacterial samples Product performance on sample-to-answer platforms Packaging and labeling of prototype products
Inventory Management: Maintain supplies inventory by ordering, receiving and organizing reagents, media and other required items
Material Orders and Inspection: Coordinates supplies requisitions. Responsible for receiving and inspecting purchased and prepared materials (raw materials, media, components, etc.) for quality and compliance. Ensures identification and traceability of supplies.
Equipment Maintenance: Coordinating scheduled preventative maintenance, and routine verification of lab equipment and pipettes.
General Laboratory Responsibilities: General cleaning and environmental monitoring, autoclaving, preparing reagents, and other labware-related tasks.
What makes you a good fit?
Our goal is finding the right individual for our team we firmly believe that the right person is someone to invest in and invite to join our family.
Here is what we are looking for:

Education/Experience
Two year microbiology or related degree or equivalent work experience desired. No previous experience necessary. On-the-job training provided.
Language Ability
Ability to fluently speak, read, write, and understand the English language as it is related to Quality requirements Ability to read and comprehend work instructions, policies/procedures, and memos. Ability to write short correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.
Math Ability
Basic ability to add and subtract. Ability to work with and understand numbers and numerical sequences.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Strong time management and organization skills. Demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
Computer Skills
Basic understanding of internet programs and the Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook.
The ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Who is Microbiologics?
Microbiologics is one of the fastest growing international biotechnology companies in the nation. We are the worlds leading experts and go-to collaborators in biological products and services, focused on protecting the health and safety of people around the world. For over 50 years, we have been partnering with healthcare and life science laboratories, manufacturers, and suppliers across the globe to co-create and provide biological control materials, assay services and consulting for microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and virology. Headquartered in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, we have additional facilities in California, Kentucky, and Michigan.

What can we offer you?
Glad you asked!
Our award-winning culture is friendly, collaborative, and supportive, providing endless opportunities for individuals to learn and grow, both personally and professionally. At Microbiologics, we believe that "great vision without great people is irrelevant." That's why we are always looking for great people to join our dynamic, innovative company as we provide the highest quality biomaterials for a safer, healthier world.
We have a comprehensive benefits package that includes your standard benefits such as health and dental insurance, health savings account (company funded), life insurance, short and long-term disability, and a 401k program with a generous match to name a few. In addition, we are proud to support our team and their families by offering daycare assistance, tuition reimbursement, bonus potential, a competitive compensation and benefits package, and plenty of opportunities for training and growth.

If you have a passion for science, we encourage you to apply!
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