Scientist - Custom Development R&D

Brief Description

At Microbiologics, we support the health and safety of people globally through trusted biological products and services. Our core values guide our work: We Win Together, Driven to Achieve, Brave, Bold and Confident, and We Care. We are seeking a Scientist – Custom Development to advance customer-driven microbiological solutions.

About the role

This role involves designing and executing bench-level work, adapting processes to meet customer needs, and delivering high-quality, practical outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute bench-scale experiments across multiple concurrent, small-scale projects
• Adapt existing microbiological and molecular processes to meet specific customer requirements
• Apply strong scientific judgment to ensure rigor, quality, and reproducibility in all lab work
• Manage shifting priorities across a fast-paced, customer-driven pipeline
• Translate customer needs into practical quality control materials and biomaterial solutions
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of project outcomes
• Collaborate cross-functionally with technicians, scientists, and business partners
• Contribute to solutions that support long-term innovation and growth across the organization

Requirements

• Education: Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related life science discipline
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant industry experience in applied microbiological or molecular research
• Hands-on laboratory experience, including experimental design, execution, and data interpretation across microbiological or molecular techniques
• Experience adapting scientific processes to meet specific project or customer requirements
• Experience working in regulated or quality-driven environments supporting biological products
• Demonstrated ability to author technical documentation, laboratory protocols, and scientific reports

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on laboratory experience, including experimental design, execution, and data interpretation across microbiological or molecular techniques
• Experience adapting scientific processes to meet specific project or customer requirements
• Experience working in regulated or quality-driven environments supporting biological products
• Demonstrated ability to author technical documentation, laboratory protocols, and scientific reports

Skills

• Practical scientific expertise
• Clear communication of complex ideas
• Creative problem-solving
• Adaptability and sound judgment
• Ownership and consistency in work

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, HSA, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Bonus potential

Pay

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Schedule

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