Microbiologist - Entry Level - Temporary
OVERVIEW
Make an impact. Build a career.
At Pace®, everything we do is built upon an unwavering commitment to making the world a safer, healthier place. We continually work to develop innovative practices that drive sustainability and empower our partners with accurate, quality data at every critical moment and milestone.
That’s why we need you — your curiosity, your talents, and your drive — to help us advance this important work, and your career.
Find your place at Pace®
Join us as a Microbiologist, where you’ll put your love of science to work in the Scientific Insourcing Solutions division. You’ll receive all the training you need to successfully take on your new role and grow an exciting laboratory sciences career at Pace®.
This position will actively support food safety and quality assurance through the use, and validation of, pathogen detection products. The analyst will prepare and evaluate samples using aseptic technique to ensure products meet specifications. The products being monitored are crucial to maintaining consumer safe food supply chains. Work is performed as part of a team in a collaborative environment.
NOTE: This position is expected to last 3 to 6 Months based on the current workload
RESPONSIBILITIES
What you’ll do
- Conduct Analysis of products using traditional microbiological techniques such as dilution, pour plating, and filtration
- Perform a wide range of general molecular/microbiology related test methods such as sterility testing, plate counting, and pathogen identification
- Prepare sterile lab media used to conduct testing
- Participate in general laboratory cleaning and maintenance in support of a safe workspace
QUALIFICATIONS
What you’ll bring
- BS degree in Biology, Microbiology, or related science
- Some experience with microbiology lab techniques such as pipetting, preparing media, pouring agar, streak plating, etc.
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective problem solving skills
- Good work ethic
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Detail oriented
What we promise
- Opportunities to build a rewarding career
- An inclusive culture that stands for integrity, innovation and growth
About Pace®
PaceⓇ Science and Technology company makes the world a safer, healthier place. We partner with clients to provide the service, science, and laboratory data needed to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Through a nationwide laboratory network, PaceⓇ advances the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others. More at PACELABS.com.
PaceⓇ Analytical Services is a division of PaceⓇ Science and Technology, providing local testing and analytical services backed by a large, national laboratory network.
PaceⓇ Life Sciences is a division of PaceⓇ Science and Technology, providing full-service CDMO/CRO capabilities and professional services for in-house labs through a nationwide network of service centers, manufacturing sites and FDA-registered laboratories.
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.