Job Description

• Provide laboratory support in a research and development environment, including culturing of veterinary bacterial pathogens, bacterial plate counts, data entry, equipment preparation/clean-up, production of bacteriological media, data entry, and other related activities
• Assist senior members of the lab with execution of experiments and data collection.
• Bacteriology laboratory operations: laboratory housekeeping duties, preparation of sterile media and reagents, bacterial sub-culturing, bacterial plate counts, operation of basic microbiology lab equipment, autoclaving of infectious materials, maintenance/inventory of lab supplies, operation and maintenance of bioprocess equipment, etc.
• Data entry, verification, and reporting, record keeping, in accordance with scientific protocol and applicable Standard Operating Procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
• One year previous laboratory job experience required.
• Previous experience in aseptic technique, bacterial propagation, and operation of general microbiology lab equipment.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Candidates in the commutable distance to Lincoln, NE are encouraged to apply
• Ability to work in both lab and office facilities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, record keeping and computer literacy skills.
• Ability to handle change (changing workloads) and multitasking with ability to work with deadlines
• Experience working in a GLP/GMP environment and/or an understanding of GLP/GMP regulations/procedures is desirable

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, first shift 8AM-5PM. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Lincoln, NE are encouraged to apply.

Occasionally more than 40 hours per week may be required, including weekends.

Work environment: The person filling this position works in a BSL-2 laboratory. There may be exposure to animal pathogens, chemicals, and bio hazardous materials. There may be handling of, and/or exposure to, zoonotic organisms.

May include occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.

What We Offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

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Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.