Biology Lab Technologist — Cultures, Kits & Production

Carolina Biological Supply Company; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Biological Supply Company seeks a Technologist to prepare and produce materials for Biology and Genetics teaching. Duties include culturing organisms, assembling kits, quality checks, and fulfilling customer orders in a live biology setting.

Responsibilities cover cultures maintenance, inventory, safety, and cross-training within the Live Biology Group to support seasonal demand and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a biological science preferred.
• 6 to 12 months experience in a biology-related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills customer orders with high quality specimens and equipment used in biology and related fields.
• Develops and maintains cultures of living organisms; monitors health and viability of cultures.
• Reads bulk lists and pick-tickets accurately.
• Plans daily work/production according to seasonal demand.
• Collects living organisms from local fields, woods, ponds, and streams as instructed.
• Monitors inventory levels and packages components into saleable kits.
• Interacts with manager, customer service, and buyers about prices and product information.
• Ensures safe handling and maintains organized, clean work environment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a biological science

Job description

Carolina Biological Supply Company seeks a Technologist to prepare and produce materials for Biology and Genetics teaching. Duties include culturing organisms, assembling kits, quality checks, and fulfilling customer orders in a live biology setting.

Responsibilities cover cultures maintenance, inventory, safety, and cross-training within the Live Biology Group to support seasonal demand and on-call duties.