Microbiology Laboratory Technician

netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.) provided pay range This range is provided by netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $20.00/hr - $26.00/hr Technical Recruiter @netPolarity, Inc. Your Next Career Move Starts Here, Let's Find Your Perfect Fit. Job details are Shared below: Job Title: Microbiology Technician/Associate Scientist Location: Pleasanton, CA Job Duration: 6+m Contract with potential extension. Primary Skills: Experience working in a Lab environment Experience working with microbes, microbiological laboratory experiments, chemicals, medicines, blood, DNA, or similar environments Bachelor’s Degree. Execute a variety of simple to complex microbiological laboratory experiments in collaboration with other technicians and scientists to support the Clorox business. Collaborate with scientists to collect, evaluate, and present data to inform teams to enable project decisions. Pursue constant improvement and innovation of techniques to drive efficiency and enhanced capabilities within the microbiology laboratory. Manage the microbiology laboratory in collaboration with other technicians through laboratory upkeep, maintenance, and ordering all equipment and supplies. Grow professionally through learning new laboratory techniques, gradually developing expertise in specific areas related to Clorox businesses and products, and gaining visibility through engaging in project discussions, presentations, etc. Maintains an active and engaged presence in the micro community. Is aware of current basic scientific trends and advances. Contributes to the operating principles and best practices of this group and serves as the expert micro voice by working safely and with the highest integrity. Contributes to knowledge management practices with standardization and consistency. Ability to effectively network internally and externally. Excellent communication skills with ability to present critical information. Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with individuals in a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds and build effective relationships. Responsibilities: The Microbiology Technician – Cleaning R&D applies technical microbiological knowledge (with a primary focus on surface sanitization and disinfection) to new and existing test methods, while supporting projects and programs across the businesses by working collaboratively with Scientists and other Technicians on the Microbiology Team. The day-to-day activities of this role include various tasks, but are not limited to media prep, routine testing execution, new test method development & validation, data analysis, and related lab maintenance. Description: As a Microbiology Technician within the Advanced Measurement Sciences (AMS) department, you will be a part of a dynamic, collaborative team with an important role in the development of every product created by Clorox R&D. The Microbiology group within AMS serves a critical role, providing technical guidance and microbiological expertise to all Clorox Business Units (BUs), including US Retail Cleaning, Clorox Pro, Care & Connect (Foods, Litter, Charcoal, Glad, Renew Life, and Burt's Bees Personal Care), and International. The Microbiology group works closely with multiple R&D groups including our sister group within AMS, Analytical, and several R&D groups in the BUs; Product Development, Process Development, Packaging, and other teams across all stages of the development life cycle from concept to commercialization. The group operates in a new, 3,000 sq ft. state-of-the-art laboratory at the Clorox Pleasanton R&D campus in Pleasanton, California (San Francisco Bay Area). Our lab space is growing, and we have several new and exciting instruments coming online. The Role: The Microbiology Technician – Cleaning R&D position is in alignment with the Cleaning Business strategy to lead with #1 brands in the cleaning, sanitization, and disinfection categories. This role supports critical internal R&D formulation development required to establish robust products and method development for various initiatives across all of Clorox’s businesses. This role is responsible for the prep, execution, and data analysis of laboratory testing in conjunction with the guidance of Scientists and oversight of the Group Manager. The Microbiology Technician is also responsible for implementing tools, resources and practices which serve to increase microbiological capacity while working safely alongside other team members. Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree. Please respond at the earliest to speed up the interview process. I will contact you if I need further details. Technical Recruiter Phone : View phone number on click.appcast.io Email : View email address on click.appcast.io San Jose, California Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Research and Science Industries Medical Practices, Hospitals and Health Care, and Health and Human Services #J-18808-Ljbffr netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.)