Microbiologist (Mid)
Microbiologist (Mid)
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24-07-2025
Job Description
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world headquartered in Leverkusen and areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products agricultural chemicals seeds and biotechnology products.
Job Title: Microbiologist (Mid)
Location: Chesterfield MO 63017
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Description:
- The Plant Health Team is looking to fill a role with a Microbiologist for producing high-volume and high-quality inoculum to support characterization of clients North American Breedings pipeline for plant disease traits.
- Selected candidates will be expected to work in a fast-paced production style environment and If time permits there may be chances to work on other projects to build different desired skill sets & network.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to any of the following:
- Manipulate and manage diverse collection of fungal & bacterial pathogens
- Molecular characterization & identification of microorganisms
- Documentation of microorganisms in online databases
- Develop and implement in planta and in vitro assays
- Quality assurance & quality control assessments
- Implement sterile techniques throughout the entire pipeline
- Prepare different substrates and growth mediums
- Infesting drying harvesting & packaging inoculum while maintaining sterile technique
- Support in packaging and shipping procedures while remaining compliant
- Plant maintain and inoculate plants as well as collect tissue samples
- Keep good data records and ensure proper labeling
- Disposal of regulated and non-regulated waste regularly in both lab and controlled environment spaces
- On occasion traveling & working in field sites may be required
- Able to handle frequent shifting of duties
- Occasionally assist Scientist with tasks related to projects
- Continuous sterilization of machinery materials labs greenhouses & growth chambers needed for production
Requirements:
- Punctuality is a must (Must be able to report by 8 am daily and by 7:30 am during peak production)
- Experience in mycology and/or microbiology
- Experience in molecular biology techniques for biological & microorganisms
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint)
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and with a dynamic team
- Trustworthy of working independently and within a team
- Understanding & adhering to good manufacturing processes is a must
- Maintaining sterile technique is a must
- Good attention to detail and capable of troubleshooting is a must
- Capable of following standard operating procedures and proper labeling
- Comfortable working in a growth chamber environment or field setting occasionally
- Comfortable working in a production environment for majority of the day
- Able to lift 50 lbs or greater on occasion
- Comfortable shaking bags of inoculum (4-5 lbs.) frequently during peak season
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable with a variety of repetitive tasks
- Maintain and follow all health safety and environmental procedures
- Maintain a clean work & lab space regularly
Background:
- B.S. required M.S./Ph.D preferred.
- Background in microbiology or microorganism related experience required; background in agricultural sciences and/or plant pathology preferred
PPE Requirements:
- safety goggles lab coat shoe covers gloves KN95 respirator
Working Conditions:
- Lab Greenhouse Growth Chamber Field Sites
TekWisen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
Employment Type
Full-time
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