Laboratory Technician - Production Innovation (Information Technology)
We are currently looking to add a Production Innovation Laboratory Technician to our team in St. Cloud, MN. In this role, you will be responsible for performing laboratory work including conducting research to support validations, verifications, qualifications, and product specification/performance analysis. Compiling data and presenting results, analysis, and recommendations for current products, product line extensions, and processes improvements
What can I expect in this role?
In this position, you will work 7 am 4:30 pm Monday thru Thursday, and 7:00 am 11:00 am on Friday.
Some key duties in this role include:
Document research to support new product enhancement as it applies to supporting the companys mission and vision. Develop approved product enhancements and product line extensions. Maintain an understanding of regulations and scientific methods used in microbiology, microbial detection, and product development, recognizing critical characteristics of Microbiologics products. Perform characterization studies and/or design and conduct validations as needed. Validate processes developed in partnership with R&D and check for repeatability of the new processes. Facilitate transfer of newly developed products from R&D to Operations. Research and investigate retail product failures. Perform root cause analysis and investigations if corrective action is needed. Identify, evaluate, and recommend new technologies and process improvements that enhance product quality, performance, or customer experience. Investigate development and qualification procedures for manufacturing products to meet acceptance criteria for customers and catalog strain specifications.
What makes you a good fit?
Our goal is finding the right individual for our team we firmly believe that the right person is someone to invest in and invite to join our family.
Here is what we are looking for:
Self-starters, initiativeContributing to OneMicro & pushing the company toward achieving its strategic goalsCORE VALUES: We win together (whole company), we are driven to achieve, we are brave, bold, and confident, we careWants to learn and growStrong technical & analytical skillsProficient in laboratory setting (experimentation, PCR, testing)Cross-functional collaborationTroubleshootingAbility to translate technical findings into actionable stepsOrganizedAnticipating challenges and proactively addressing them
Education and/or experience required:
Four-year biology/related degree required or equivalent experience. Microbiology coursework preferred.Practical microbiology laboratory experience preferred.The ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
Who is Microbiologics?
Microbiologics is one of the fastest growing international biotechnology companies in the nation. We are the worlds leading experts and go-to collaborators in biological products and services, focused on protecting the health and safety of people around the world. For over 50 years, we have been partnering with healthcare and life science laboratories, manufacturers, and suppliers across the globe to co-create and provide biological control materials, assay services and consulting for microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and virology. Headquartered in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, we have additional facilities in California, Kentucky, and Michigan.
Our award-winning culture is friendly, collaborative, and supportive, providing endless opportunities for individuals to learn and grow, both personally and professionally. At Microbiologics, we believe that "great vision without great people is irrelevant." That's why we are always looking for great people to join our dynamic, innovative company as we provide the highest quality biomaterials for a safer, healthier world.
What can we offer you?
Glad you asked!
We have a comprehensive benefits package that includes your standard benefits such as health and dental insurance, health savings account (company funded), life insurance, short and long-term disability, and a 401k program with a generous match to name a few. In addition, we are proud to support our team and their families by offering daycare assistance, tuition reimbursement, bonus potential, a competitive compensation and benefits package, and plenty of opportunities for training and growth.
If you have a passion for science, we encourage you to apply!
