Project Microbiologist

Designs basic to medium complexity research studies, prepares quotes, study protocols, preliminary results, and final reports for studies under the oversight of a Research Microbiologist or higher positionProvides administrative and scientific support for research studies, including pre-study tasks (i.e., quote, protocol, method development), coordination with laboratory team regarding supplies and shipments to/from clients, and interaction with clients and laboratory personnelProvides support to the Advanced Food Microbiology laboratory team at the benchtop as neededReviews and approves data generated by the Advanced Food Microbiology laboratoryIndependently communicates with clients about study results, including interpretationDiscusses technical problems or scope changes with the Research Microbiologist or higher position and suggests solutions and actions to resolve problems.Ensures that projects are conducted to meet Division quality standardsMaintains project, laboratory, and experimental recordsMaintains a safe and clean laboratory environmentIdentifies opportunities for process improvement and assists in their resolutionAssists or co-hosts client visits and writes up debriefing notesPerforms other duties as assigned