Microbiology Technician/Associate Scientist

Microbiology TechnicianPay rate: $27.86 - $28.57 Hours: 8:00am- 4:30pm, M-F Location: Pleasanton, CA Duration: 5 monthsAs a Microbiology Technician within the Advanced Measurement Sciences (AMS) department, you will be a part of a dynamic, collaborative team. The role will primarily focus on supporting the cleaning, Clorox professional and foods R&D groups. The Microbiology team operates in a new, 3,000 sq ft. state-of-the-art laboratory at the Clorox R&D campus in Pleasanton, California (San Francisco Bay Area).The Role: The Microbiology Technician role supports critical internal R&D formulation development required to establish robust products and method development for various initiatives across 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 will work with a variety of microbes including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Clostridioides difficile, Staphylococcus Aureus among others.Preferred candidates have:Background in microbiologyExperience with aseptic techniques and dilution proceduresQuickly understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Requirements:The day-to-day activities of this role include, but are not limited to:Executing a variety microbiological laboratory experiments in collaboration with other technicians and scientistsCollecting, evaluating, and presenting data to inform teams to enable project decisionsSupporting laboratory upkeep, maintenance, ordering of equipment and supplies, media preparationContributing to knowledge management practices with standardization and consistencyEffectively network internally and externallyCollaborating cross-functionally with individuals in a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds and building effective relationships.New test method development & validationWe also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Benefits (employee contribution):Health insuranceHealth savings accountDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible spending accountsLife insuranceRetirement planAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.