Microbiologist

Eurofins; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading international life sciences company as a Microbiology Technician in Indianapolis! This entry-level position offers an exciting opportunity to support microbial testing and ensure the safety of various products. You'll be responsible for performing growth promotion testing, endotoxin testing, and maintaining lab inventory. With a focus on teamwork and innovation, this role provides comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in the life sciences field and eager to learn, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology or equivalent experience required.
• Flexibility in schedule with occasional weekend hours needed.

Responsibilities

• Support microbial challenge and LER testing in the lab.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Microbial challenge testing

Growth promotion testing

Endotoxin testing

Microorganism cultivation

Laboratory instrumentation maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

Pipettes

Job description

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Support microbial challenge and LER testing
• Perform growth promotion testing of media
• Demonstrate ability to grow microorganisms in liquid and solid media, as well as harvest, dilute, and count microbial cells
• Exhibit knowledge and ability to perform Endotoxin testing
• Maintain freezer and lab inventory
• Maintenance of pipettes
• Assist in any troubleshooting, operation, and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation
• Perform experiment documentation
• Maintenance of a clean and safe working environment is expected

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology 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 a related major)
• Flexibility with schedule needed with few hours required on weekends and occasional longer days for timepoint studies (with potential to leave site in the middle of the studies). Start time can be at 6 AM.

Additional Information

• Position is Monday- Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Indianapolis, IN are encouraged to apply.
• 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
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology