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R&D Lab Coordinator

At Microbiologics, our impact goes far beyond the lab. As a global biotechnology company with a strong reputation for quality, collaboration, and scientific rigor, we support the health and safety of people around the world through trusted biological products and services.

Everything we do is grounded in our core values: We Win Together, Driven to Achieve, Brave, Bold and Confident, and We Care, which guide how we work, make decisions, and support one another.

We are seeking an R&D Lab Coordinator to play a key role in supporting daily laboratory operations and ensuring the Research and Development team has the equipment, materials, and resources needed to succeed. This role is designed for an individual passionate for organization and coordination of laboratory operations, maintaining equipment and supplies, and supporting product testing and continuous improvement initiatives.

To Be Considered for This Position, Candidates Must Have the Following Qualifications:

Education: Two year degree in Microbiology or a related field, or equivalent work experience required.

Experience: No previous experience required. On the job training provided.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet applications.

Why You'll Love This Role

At Microbiologics, the Research and Development team is more than a laboratory. It is a critical partner in supporting innovation, product development, and operational excellence. In this role, you will:

• Help ensure laboratory operations run efficiently through inventory management and equipment coordination.
• Support scientists and cross functional teams by maintaining laboratory readiness and supply availability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen laboratory organization, efficiency, and consistency.
• Assist with product testing and validation activities that support new product development.
• Play an important role in maintaining a safe, organized, and high quality laboratory environment.

You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment where our values show up in everyday decisions whether that's collaborating to win together, pushing to achieve more, stepping forward with bold ideas, or showing care for our colleagues and customers.

What You'll Do

Laboratory Operations

• Maintain laboratory inventory by ordering, receiving, organizing, and tracking reagents, media, and laboratory supplies.
• Coordinate supply requisitions while receiving and inspecting purchased and prepared materials to ensure quality, compliance, identification, and traceability.
• Perform general laboratory responsibilities including cleaning, environmental monitoring, autoclaving, reagent preparation, and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies.

Equipment Coordination

• Coordinate preventative maintenance and routine verification of laboratory equipment, including pipettes.
• Monitor equipment performance and ensure repairs and maintenance needs are addressed promptly.
• Support laboratory readiness by maintaining equipment schedules and operational workflows.

Laboratory Testing and Continuous Improvement

• Assist with project related production and laboratory testing activities as workload allows, including microbial growth, dilution, plating, bacterial enumeration, product performance testing, and prototype packaging and labeling.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes related to inventory management, laboratory scheduling, preventative maintenance, and operational workflows.
• Support validation testing and special projects across departments as assigned.

Documentation and Compliance

• Perform laboratory activities in accordance with laboratory protocols, standard operating procedures, and company policies.
• Accurately document results and initiate documentation updates when appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment while following all safety requirements.

Who Thrives Here

We believe strong laboratory operations come from a combination of technical knowledge, curiosity, and teamwork. This role is a great fit for someone who:

• Is highly organized and enjoys keeping laboratory operations running smoothly.
• Communicates effectively and works well with cross functional teams.
• Takes initiative to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Can successfully manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Takes ownership of their work and follows through on responsibilities with accuracy and consistency.
• Aligns with our values by working collaboratively, striving for excellence, bringing forward ideas with confidence, and demonstrating care for others.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to waist height.
• Ability to distinguish colors and pass a color blindness test.
• Ability to work safely with chemicals, biological materials, and appropriate personal protective equipment in a laboratory environment.

Who We Are

Microbiologics is a global biotechnology company and trusted partner to healthcare and life science organizations worldwide. For more than 50 years, we have supported laboratories, manufacturers, and suppliers with high quality biological control materials, assay services, and consulting.

Headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota, with additional facilities across the United States and in Rostock, Germany, we are driven by how we work as much as what we deliver. We win together through collaboration, push ourselves to achieve more, bring forward ideas with confidence, and care deeply about the people we serve and the colleagues we work alongside. These values shape our culture and guide how we support our customers and each other every day.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Company funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Bonus potential
• A collaborative, team oriented culture focused on growth
• $20.00 - $22.35 per hour based on education and experience

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