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Exact Scientific Services

Microbiologist

Ferndale, WA · On-site

$21 - $26/hr

Microbiology analysts must maintain the laboratory environment and equipment to ensure appropriate turnaround times, smooth employee synergy and efficient workflow.Communication between employees ...

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THE RITEDOSE CORPORATION

Microbiologist II

Columbia, SC · On-site

$28.69 - $30.89/hr

The Microbiologist II is responsible for all duties related to performing environmental monitoring ... Level 1 - Environmental Monitoring Completion - Utilities completion - Microbial Identification ...

US Department of the Army

$62K/yr

Performing microbiological testing on food, water, environmental, clinical, or biological samples; using laboratory equipment and instruments to analyze samples; reviewing laboratory results and ...

Outset Medical

Senior Microbiologist

San Jose, CA · On-site

Lead microbiological risk assessments for products, processes, materials, manufacturing environments, and product or process changes. * Establish acceptance criteria, sampling plans, and test methods ...

Nucleus RadioPharma

Senior Microbiologist

Rochester, MN · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

This role serves as the subject matter expert for microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, contamination control, aseptic processing support, investigations, and data trending, partnering ...

Serán BioScience

Microbiologist

Bend, OR

Those with a background in microbiology and environmental monitoring in an adjacent industry are encouraged to apply. Serán BioScience develops and manufactures novel drug products for a variety of ...

Seran BioScience

Microbiologist

Bend, OR · On-site

Those with a background in microbiology and environmental monitoring in an adjacent industry are encouraged to apply. Seran BioScience develops and manufactures novel drug products for a variety of ...

Guerbet

Microbiologist

Raleigh, IL · On-site

Microbiologist At Guerbet, we build lasting relationships so that to enable people to live better ... Support environmental monitoring (EM) programs by conducting viable air, surface, and personnel ...

Serán BioScience

Microbiologist

Bend, OR · On-site

Those with a background in microbiology and environmental monitoring in an adjacent industry are encouraged to apply. Serán BioScience develops and manufactures novel drug products for a variety of ...

Harrow, Inc.

Senior Microbiologist

Ledgewood, NJ · On-site

Serve as a backup and technical lead for viable and non-viable environmental monitoring activities. * Evaluate and trend microbiological data to identify adverse trends and recommend improvements.

Piramal Pharma Limited

Microbiologist II

Lexington, KY · On-site

S. in Microbiology, Biology, Life Sciences, or related field • 2+ years of practical laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment • Experience with general documentation practices and GMP ...

Laboratoire Guerbet

Microbiologist

Raleigh, IL · On-site

Microbiologist At Guerbet, we build lasting relationships so that to enable people to live better ... Support environmental monitoring (EM) programs by conducting viable air, surface, and personnel ...

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

$62K/yr

Performing microbiological testing on food, water, environmental, clinical, or biological samples; using laboratory equipment and instruments to analyze samples; reviewing laboratory results and ...

PSC Biotech

Microbiologist

York, PA · On-site

Execute Environmental Monitoring (EM) activities, including viable and non-viable air, surface, and personnel monitoring. * Perform Disinfectant Efficacy Testing (DET). * Experience with bioburden ...

PSC Biotech

Microbiologist

York, PA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Execute Environmental Monitoring (EM) activities, including viable and non-viable air, surface, and personnel monitoring. * Perform Disinfectant Efficacy Testing (DET). * Experience with bioburden ...

PSC Biotech

Microbiologist

York, PA

Execute Environmental Monitoring (EM) activities, including viable and non-viable air, surface, and personnel monitoring. Perform Disinfectant Efficacy Testing (DET). Experience with bioburden ...

AMRI

Microbiologist III

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

Microbiologist III in Albuquerque, NM Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to ... Perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms in compliance with USP and EU specifications.

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Part-Time Research- Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology

Penn State University

University Park, PA • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

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Based on 103 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Part-time (spring and fall semesters and potential for summer employment) research assistant positions are available in the Bull Lab (https://plantpath.psu.edu/research/labs/bull) in the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology. These positions provide laboratory and field support for research conducted in the Bull Lab. We are a diverse lab team dynamic using a wide variety of microbiology, molecular biology, and plant pathology techniques for authentic research on bacterial diseases of plants funded by federal grants. Students learn a wide variety of skills that allow them to complement their curriculum with hands on learning. Our program conducts research using facilities located in Buckhout Laboratory on the University Park campus. We also have field trials at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs. Opportunities also exist for conducting independent research!
Typical duties in this position may include, but are not limited to:
  • Bacteria culture media preparation
  • Microbiological culturing
  • Laboratory resource preparation
  • Enumeration of bacterial cultures
  • Selection of pure cultures of isolates for long-term preservation
  • Assist with laboratory assays, including pathogenicity tests
  • Assisting with greenhouse and field trials for cultivar resistance to bacterial diseases
  • Assist with DNA extraction and analysis
  • Data entry of field and laboratory experiments
  • Driving to and from local research field

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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