Microbiologist; I or II

Microbiologist (I or II)

Gainesville Science Center

Regular

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long‑term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high‑value market with significant build‑up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

We are looking for a Microbiologist (I or II) in 2183 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641 USA. Your mission will be to:

• Assist with culture preparation and sample inoculation.
• Prepare projects for shelf‑life studies and less complex assignments, including ordering media, supplies and preparation of materials.
• Perform challenge studies under management oversight.
• Conduct less complex special testing and non‑routine analyses.
• Prepare samples for analysis by recording, weighing, and blending.
• Pipette samples into tubes or onto agar plates according to the specific analysis process.
• Perform shelf‑life studies with limited oversight.
• Assist with the interpretation of results.
• Track the status of designated tests to ensure client turnaround times are met and inform supervisors of any non‑compliance.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness.
• Complete supply inventories and determine media needs for upcoming studies.
• Have moderate knowledge of aseptic techniques.
• Be proficient in quantitative sample preparation, pipetting, and plating.
• Have a general understanding of bacterial plate counts and entry‑level microbiological techniques.
• Have general knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Use calendars and daily checklists to organize studies.
• Have strong multitasking skills and the manual dexterity required to manipulate samples.

• Assist with culture preparation and sample inoculation.
• Prepare projects for shelf‑life studies and more complex assignments, including ordering media, supplies and preparation of materials.
• Perform shelf‑life studies autonomously as project lead.
• Perform challenge studies with limited management oversight.
• Conduct more complex special testing and non‑routine analyses.
• Manage calendar and daily checklist.
• Assist with writing proposals, interpreting data and writing final reports.
• Schedule projects with management oversight.
• Provide limited customer interaction (e.g., provide sample receipt conditions, communicate minor project adjustments, project status and send preliminary reports).
• Prepare samples for analysis by recording, weighing, and blending.
• Pipette samples into tubes or onto agar plates according to the specific analysis process.
• Track the status of designated tests to ensure client turnaround times are met and inform supervisors of any non‑compliance.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness.
• Complete supply inventories and determine media needs for upcoming studies.
• Have expert knowledge of aseptic techniques.
• Have strong troubleshooting skills.
• Have strong multitasking skills and the manual dexterity required to manipulate samples.
• Use calendars and daily checklists to organize studies.
• Be proficient in quantitative sample preparation, pipetting, and plating.
• Have a general understanding of bacterial plate counts and entry‑level microbiological techniques.
• Have general knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

Profile (required education/qualifications and professional background):
One to two years of experience; associates degree required, bachelor’s preferred or equivalent work experience. Basic chemistry knowledge is needed to prepare the media to the specification of the sample. A basic knowledge of food…