Entry Level Microbiologist - Oakdale, MN

Pace Life Sciences

Pace makes the world a safer, healthier place. We advance the science of our pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers through the drug development process, from early-phase R&D through clinical trials and GMP commercial product support. For customers with in-house manufacturing and labs, Pace provides professional services to support their operations.

Make an impact. Build a career.

At Pace, everything we do is built upon an unwavering commitment to making the world a safer, healthier place. We continually work to develop innovative practices that drive sustainability and empower our partners with accurate, quality data at every critical moment and milestone.

That's why we need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work, and your career.

Find your place at Pace

Join us as a Microbiologist, where you'll put your love of science to work in the Scientific Insourcing Services department. You'll receive all the training you need to successfully take on your new role and grow an exciting laboratory sciences career at Pace.

This position will actively support food safety and quality assurance through the use, and validation of pathogen detection products. The analyst will prepare and evaluate samples using aseptic technique to ensure products meet specifications. The products being monitored are crucial to maintaining consumer safe food supply chains. Work is performed as part of a team in a collaborative environment. Position may require occasional weekend shifts.

What you'll do

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  Conduct Analysis of products using traditional microbiological techniques such as dilution, pour plating, and filtration

  
  
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  Perform a wide range of general molecular/microbiology related test methods such as sterility testing, plate counting, and pathogen identification

  
  
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  Prepare sterile lab media used to conduct testing

  
  
• Perform Petrifilm product testing and use compendial methods and standard protocols
• Maintain bacterial cultures for inclusive and exclusive testing
• Take pH measurements and calibration as needed
• General laboratory upkeep and supplies maintenance

What you'll bring

• B.S. in Microbiology, biochemistry, biology, or related science
• Some experience with microbiology lab techniques such as pipetting, preparing media, pouring agar, streak plating, etc.
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to handle multiple projects concurrently, self-motivated, and results driven
• Able to communicate effectively

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