Scientist I - Microbiology

NSF International•Traverse City, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Microbiologist is responsible for performing microbiological testing accurately, on time, and in compliance with established methods, aseptic practices, and regulatory requirements. The role works across the microbiology workflow - from sample preparation through plating, incubation, reading, and data entry - and contributes to media production, instrument upkeep, and a clean, compliant lab. Reporting to the Supervisor - Microbiology, the Microbiologist executes routine and more complex microbial testing, prepares media and samples, operates and maintains instrumentation, and records results with strong documentation discipline. This is a hands-on bench role that keeps the workflow moving while upholding the aseptic discipline and timing precision that microbiological testing demands. We are looking for someone technically capable and detail-oriented - a careful, process-disciplined bench scientist who executes accurately, communicates issues early, supports continuous improvement, and helps develop less-experienced team members.

Requirements

Technically capable
Detail-oriented
Careful, process-disciplined bench scientist
Executes accurately
Strong documentation discipline

Responsibilities

Performing microbiological testing accurately, on time, and in compliance with established methods, aseptic practices, and regulatory requirements.
Working across the microbiology workflow - from sample preparation through plating, incubation, reading, and data entry.
Contributing to media production, instrument upkeep, and a clean, compliant lab.
Executing routine and more complex microbial testing.
Preparing media and samples.
Operating and maintaining instrumentation.
Recording results with strong documentation discipline.
Communicating issues early.
Supporting continuous improvement.
Helping develop less-experienced team members.