Associate Scientist I Austin

atek s.r.o.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

atek s.r.o. in Austin, TX, is seeking a qualified individual for a position involving non-research molecular testing of samples. The role requires preparing reports and maintaining proper operational standards within the lab.

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in microbiology or a related field and at least one year of lab experience, especially with PCR and aseptic techniques. The position supports federal contracts and necessitates US citizenship or a valid Green Card.

Qualifications

• Valid Green Card or US Citizenship required.
• At least one year of laboratory bench experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-research molecular testing of samples.
• Ensure proper processing of operational and QA samples.
• Prepare reports and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

PCR

Aseptic techniques

Biological assays

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology, molecular biology, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for performing non-research molecular testing of samples for potentially containing biological threat agents. Ensures incoming operational, QA, and other sample types are processed while maintaining chain of custody. Prepares reports, answers questions, troubleshoots, and makes recommendations to the supervisor for inclusion in comprehensive reports. Maintains and operates equipment properly and in a safe manner, including performing routine calibrations and adjustments. Performs all procedures in accordance with proper handling and storage of various materials. Additionally, will be responsible for maintaining knowledge and skills related to position and program. Laboratory operations are 7 days a week. Team members take turns with weekends and holidays to ensure results are reported each day. In the event of a public health emergency, extended work hours and alternative shift work may be required to maintain temporary emergency 24/7 operations. Kindly be aware that a pre-employment drug screening is a requirement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in microbiology, molecular biology, or related course work in biological sciences.
• At least one year of laboratory bench experience, utilizing PCR, aseptic techniques and experience with biological assays. Laboratory training that is assigned or accompanies an associated course is not considered applicable training.

Eligibility

This position supports a federal contract which requires that all employees and job applicants hold a valid Green Card or US Citizenship at the time of application.

Other Requirements

Pre-employment drug screening required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status.