Microbiologist Manager

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily monitoring of sample scheduling to ensure that samples are analyzed within EPA's and methods’ holding time
• Schedule workload in order to report data within clients’ expected due dates
• Routine sample preparation and analysis according to Standard Methods 846 and EPA methods
• Performs analyst's review of data and QC
• Expert understanding of clinically significant bacteria and fungi and with pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, coliforms, E. coli, and Legionella.
• Experience with setting up samples using standard SOPs, including serial dilutions, concentrating of samples, and plating.
• Establish SOPs for analysis of various bacteria and fungi such as Staphylococcus aureus, coliforms, E. coli, and Legionella.
• Reviews of QA/QC criteria for batch acceptance
• Improve production strains by molecular biological methods and by traditional mutagenesis and screening.
• Identify and evolve enzymes for increased activity, specificity and selectivity.
• Determine and understand metabolic or reaction pathways and genetically engineer those pathways for improved culture performance and/or to produce new APIs.
• Person will be responsible for but not limit to: a variety of high-complexity, clinical laboratory testing in Molecular biology or Genomic environment.
• Optimize sample preparation, real time PCR and RT-PCR assays for the Gene Expert platform based on design input requirements
• Help develop strategies for development of complex in vitro diagnostic tests

Prepare and purify DNA and RNA for analysis as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Master of Science degree in microbiology, biology, or related biological science with 5-9 years of related experience, or PhD degree (preferred) in mycology, microbiology, biology, or related biological science with 0-4 years of related experience. Bioinformatics Engineer Assay Development. -Genomics

Join our team of dedicated professionals and contribute to groundbreaking research in the field of microbiology. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits packages, and opportunities for career growth. Apply today to be considered for this exciting position.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90065: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person