Molecular Research Technician

This is a 12 month contract!

Schedule: M-F 8-5pm

Pay: $25-30/hr (based on experience)

Your Role:

Join our team at MilliporeSigma, a leading science and technology company, and a key player in safeguarding the food supply through development of cutting-edge food safety solutions. We are currently looking for a passionate Research Technician to join our BioMonitoring R&D Team in Bellevue, WA. In this role, you will play a crucial part in expanding our food pathogen diagnostics portfolio, supporting development projects, and contributing to our BioMonitoring strategy. As a member of our global cross-functional team, you will have the opportunity to help drive innovative projects, analyze data, and engage in scientific discussions. If you're ready to make a real impact in the field of food safety and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organization, we'd love to hear from you. Join us. #workyourmagic

Who You Are:

Basic Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Microbiology) with 1-3 years of lab-based Life Science and molecular biology experience
• Molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR) and experience with molecular instrumentation (experience with automation a plus)
• Ability and experience with working within a team-based Biosafety Hazard Level II laboratory environment, working in compliance with associated safety guidelines
• Ability to lift 15 - 20 lbs.
• Ability to stand for 6 hours a day

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive practice in aseptic technique.
• Experience in experimental planning, data interpretation, and proposing next steps to management
• Experience in food microbiology and diagnostics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel strongly preferred
• Strong motivation, attention to detail, and ability to think independently and fully integrate into a high achieving team environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a diverse team environment
• Flexibility and ability to perform in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to execute and troubleshoot experiments independently · Experience in Good Documentation Practices within a research environment
• Preference will be given to candidates with direct experience working with the following pathogens in various food products: Listeria, Salmonella, Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), Cronobacter spp., Bacillus spp.

MilliporeSigma is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to his/her Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because he/she made a good faith report of discrimination.

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: $24.57 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable working in an environment with bacteria's such as Listeria

, Salmonella, Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), Cronobacter spp.,
Bacillus spp?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• qPCR: 1 year (Preferred)
• BSL 2: 1 year (Required)
• Aseptic technique: 1 year (Required)
• bacterial pathogens: 1 year (Preferred)
• bacterial cell cultures: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bellevue, WA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bellevue, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30