Research Technologist- Bacteriology

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of testing in bacteriology and molecular microbiology on a variety of specimens and samples to include culturing, bacterial enumeration and identification and antimicrobial susceptibility.
• Perform egg and environmental sample processing and culturing for the Pennsylvania Egg Quality Assurance Program, the Food & Drug Administration, and National Poultry Improvement Plan.
• Review results, send reports, and respond to client needs.
• Other duties include purchasing laboratory supplies, routine laboratory and equipment maintenance, preparation of reagents and materials, record keeping, and quality assurance tasks.
• This position is expected to cross train in other areas of the laboratory.

Requirements

• No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.
• Required Certifications: None

Qualifications

• Previous clinical laboratory experience, computer data entry proficiency, and farm, agribusiness, and/or veterinary medical background are highly desirable.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline and/or a Medical Technologist Certification.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

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Pay

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $36,888.00 - $53,532.00.

Schedule

Not specified