Duties/Responsibilities:
25% Culture raw milk and environmental samples from dairy farms for the presence of bacteria.
25% Identify bacteria using MALDI ToF Biotyper.
20% Process requests to purchase culture media
10% Perform quality control procedures to ensure testing accuracy.
10% Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including incubators, autoclaves, pipettes, and balances.
Adhere to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace.
5% Perform general laboratory maintenance tasks including but not limited to inventory, stocking supplies, disposal of bioharardous
waste, and general laboratory cleaning.
5% Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Animal Science or related field, or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least four years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• This is an entry-level position. Laboratory experience in a classroom setting preferred.

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