What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Scientist position at bioMerieux SA?
Description
The R&D Microbiology Associate Scientist will provide support to laboratory activities through purchasing requests and microbiologic strain culturing.
Position Details
- Responsible for the order and maintenance of equipment used in assigned activities.
- Responsible for purchase orders of requested equipment and reagents through internal tools (EPROC).
- Prepares media and reagents with autoclave equipment.
- Provides support in performing routine laboratory activities including culture of microorganisms.
- Applies scientific principles and techniques to exercises and experiments.
- Assures compliance of procedures to established protocols and quality standards.
- Organizes workload to meet project goals and understand priorities and completes assignments accordingly.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree Biology or Microbiology or equivalent experience in related field.
- Experience with Identification methods such as VITEK 2 ID, VITEK MS, and standard biochemicals and gram stains is preferred.
- Experience with aseptic technique and handling bacteria.
- Experience with internal tools (Logsheet Manager, Stock Collection Manager, EPROC) not required but a plus.
- Experience with good laboratory practice, laboratory safety and standard laboratory equipment.
Skills
- Ability to acquire, learn and perform new laboratory techniques.
- Analytical thinking
- Collaborative attitude for department and inter-departmental activities
- Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
- Good written and oral communication in English.
- Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Good organizational skills.
