Microbiology Research Tech

Microbiology Research Technician

Sirius Staffing is hiring for a Microbiology Research Technician in St. Louis, MO. 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. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week.

Training schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on-site. Ongoing schedule: requires flexibility for experiments that run for 10 hours. Ability to start at 6:00 a.m. 2–3 days per week, or start later and stay later on some days. Other days may start at 8:00 a.m.

Pay: $26–30 per hour, with possible flexibility for the right candidate.

About the Role

Join our team, a leading science and technology company and a key player in safeguarding the food supply through the development of cutting-edge food safety solutions. 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.

Focus Area

• Food Safety Microbiology
• Food safety testing
• Pathogen detection environment
• Experience with bacterial pathogens and general bacteria experience

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS in Life Sciences (e.g., Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Biology) is required
• 1–3 years of lab-based Life Science and Microbiology experience
• Extensive practice in aseptic technique
• Experience and ability to work in a team-based BSLII laboratory environment
• Ability to lift 15–20 lbs. (food sample enrichments)

Preferred Qualifications

• Microbiology techniques, including but not limited to:
• Culture media preparation
• Culture preparation and propagation
• Culture identification
• Experience working with pathogenic microorganisms
• Experience in experimental planning, data interpretation, and proposing next steps to management
• Experience and ability to work in a food microbiology and diagnostics environment
• Biohazard Safety Level II environment and/or microbiological environmental monitoring experience
• Experience in performing PCR and/or immunological assays
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel strongly preferred

Skills and Attributes

• Strong motivation and attention to detail
• 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

Sirius Staffing is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.