Microbiologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Food Science, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
• 1+ years of laboratory experience in microbiology, molecular biology, food safety, or a related area.
• Experience with microbiological testing methods and molecular techniques such as PCR, DNA extraction, sequencing technologies, and data interpretation.
• Ability to analyze data, follow laboratory procedures, document results, and prepare technical reports.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological and molecular testing, including pathogen detection, spoilage organism analysis, PCR, DNA extraction, sequencing, and other nucleic acid-based methods.
• Support applied research projects such as shelf-life studies, challenge studies, method validation, and new technology implementation.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, data records, equipment calibration, and compliance with ISO 17025 and other quality requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, evaluate scientific literature, and collaborate with quality, food safety, and research teams to support business objectives.
• Assist with laboratory operations and provide guidance to laboratory technicians as needed.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available for this role, if applicable.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• wellness incentive program
• mental wellbeing support
• fitness reimbursement
• Great pay
• bonus incentive opportunity
• matching 401(k)
• stock purchase plan
• Career development opportunities
• employee resource groups
• on-demand learning
• tuition reimbursement
• Paid-time off
• parental leave
• flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
• volunteer opportunities