R&D Microbiology Technician - Growth & Impact

Microbiologics; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Health savings account

Daycare assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus potential

401k with match

Job summary

Microbiologics is seeking an R&D Technician to support product development using microbiology, molecular biology, and virology techniques. This tiered role progresses from Tech I to Tech III based on experience and demonstrated competencies.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, with duties spanning development, QC, and cross-department collaboration to advance our biomaterials and assay know‑how. A bachelor’s degree in a life sciences field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences (Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related).
• Experience with qPCR/ddPCR and basic lab maintenance and documentation.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and document results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development, manufacturing, and QC of microbiology/virology and molecular products.
• Transfer research findings to Production and QC.
• Perform molecular biology techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, nucleic acid quantification, cloning, and nucleic acid isolation.
• Perform microbiology or cell-culture/virology techniques including microbial culture, enumeration/titration, pathogen identification, and isolation.
• Manufacture R&D test lots and analyze biomaterial performance per protocols and DMR requirements.
• Document research activities for product design controls, validations, verifications, qualifications, and statistical analyses.
• Support product development for unique customer or contract requests outside current product lines.
• Write or revise SOPs related to R&D procedures.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and project stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and timely production documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

qPCR

ddPCR

Molecular biology

Lab documentation

Cell culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Tools

PCR machines

Gel electrophoresis

Nucleic acid quantification

Cloning

Cell culture equipment

Job description

Microbiologics is seeking an R&D Technician to support product development using microbiology, molecular biology, and virology techniques. This tiered role progresses from Tech I to Tech III based on experience and demonstrated competencies.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, with duties spanning development, QC, and cross-department collaboration to advance our biomaterials and assay know‑how. A bachelor’s degree in a life sciences field is required.