Biology Lab Technologist: Culturing & Kits

Carolina-Biological; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina-Biological in Burlington, NC is seeking a Technologist to prepare and produce teaching materials in Biology, Genetics and related fields. The role focuses on culturing, kit assembly, quality checks and timely fulfillment of customer orders.

You will operate in a live biology environment, maintain cultures and inventory, propagate plants, and collaborate with managers, customer service and buyers to ensure product availability and safe handling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a biological science preferred.
• 6 to 12 months experience working in a biology related field preferred.
• Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills customer orders with high quality specimens and equipment used in the teaching and study of Biology, Genetics and related fields.
• Develops and maintains cultures of living organisms. Monitors water quality, feeding regimens, temperature and light cycles.
• Reads and deciphers 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 by supervisor.
• Maintains inventory of all stock items and packages components into saleable kits.
• Interacts with manager, customer service and buyers to obtain prices, costs, product availability and product information.
• Communicates with manager regarding culture health/viability, product issues, and safety issues.
• Assists manager with onboarding, training and cross training within the department.
• Assists with propagating, planting, pollinating, and harvesting greenhouse plants, corn, tobacco, tomatoes, soybeans and others.
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe work environment.
• Handles hazardous material as necessary following manufacturer recommendations.
• Participates in on-call medicinal leech service 2-3 weeks per year.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in biological science

Bachelor’s degree in biological science

Job description

Carolina-Biological in Burlington, NC is seeking a Technologist to prepare and produce teaching materials in Biology, Genetics and related fields. The role focuses on culturing, kit assembly, quality checks and timely fulfillment of customer orders.

You will operate in a live biology environment, maintain cultures and inventory, propagate plants, and collaborate with managers, customer service and buyers to ensure product availability and safe handling.