R&D Technician

Microbiologics; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Microbiologics is looking for a motivated R&D Technician in Saint Cloud, MN, to support product development using microbiological and molecular techniques. This full-time role involves collaborating across departments to drive product innovation within their award-winning culture, emphasizing opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

401k program with generous match

Daycare assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus potential

Qualifications

• Education (all tiers): Bachelor's in life sciences required.
• Tech I: 1 year minimum experience.
• Tech II: 2-3 years minimum experience.
• Tech III: 3-5 years minimum experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development, manufacturing, and QC of microbiological products.
• Perform molecular biology techniques such as PCR.
• Document research activities for product design controls and validations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related discipline

Tools

Standard laboratory instrumentation

Job description

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Brief Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented

Brief Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented R&D Technician to support product development using microbiology, molecular biology, and/or virology and cell culture techniques. This is a tiered position, meaning the final level (Tech I, Tech II, or Tech III/Senior Tech) will be determined based on the candidate’s education, experience, and demonstrated competencies.

Candidates will play a key role in developing new products, collaborating closely across departments to support our innovation pipeline.

What can I expect in this role?

This is a full time position working Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.

Some key duties in this role include:

• Assist with development, manufacturing, and quality control (QC) of microbiology/virology and molecular products.
• Transfer research findings and product details to other departments such as 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.
  
  

What makes you a good fit?

Our goal is finding the right individual for our team – we firmly believe that the right person is someone to invest in and invite to join our family.

Here is what we are looking for:

• Education (Required for All Tiers):
  
  

Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences field (Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline)

Tier Differentiation:

Tech I

• 1 year min experience
• Requires training and oversight
• Executes qPCR/ddPCR validation under supervision
• Participates in basic lab maintenance and documentation tasks
• Supports production of swabs, pellets, and microorganisms
  
  

Tech II

• 2-3 years min experience
• Independently documents lab work
• Executes and reports on qPCR/ddPCR validation
• Manages multiple lab tasks daily
• Troubleshoots basic instrumentation
• Develops single-/two-analyte products under supervision
  
  

Tech III

• 3-5 years min experience
• Independently plans and executes qPCR/ddPCR studies and writes reports
• Strong grasp of scientific principles and experimental troubleshooting
• Mentors and trains junior staff
• Reprioritizes and manages tasks across multiple projects
• Troubleshoots both experiments and lab instruments
  
  

Competencies:

• Strong organizational and planning skills
• High integrity and commitment to quality and compliance
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficient with standard laboratory instrumentation and software
• Strong communication and documentation skills
  
  

The ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Who is Microbiologics?

Microbiologics is one of the fastest growing international biotechnology companies in the nation. We are the world’s leading experts and go-to collaborators in biological products and services, focused on protecting the health and safety of people around the world. For over 50 years, we have been partnering with healthcare and life science laboratories, manufacturers, and suppliers across the globe to co-create and provide biological control materials, assay services and consulting for microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and virology. Headquartered in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, we have additional facilities in California, Kentucky, and Michigan.

What can we offer you?

Glad you asked!

Our award-winning culture is friendly, collaborative, and supportive, providing endless opportunities for individuals to learn and grow, both personally and professionally. At Microbiologics, we believe that "great vision without great people is irrelevant." That's why we are always looking for great people to join our dynamic, innovative company as we provide the highest quality biomaterials for a safer, healthier world.

We have a comprehensive benefits package that includes your standard benefits such as health and dental insurance, health savings account (company funded), life insurance, short and long-term disability, and a 401k program with a generous match to name a few. In addition, we are proud to support our team and their families by offering daycare assistance, tuition reimbursement, bonus potential, a competitive compensation and benefits package, and plenty of opportunities for training and growth.

If you have a passion for science, we encourage you to apply!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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