Volunteer Environmental Sampling Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Reports To: Director, R&D Microbiology

Contributes, with technical and scientific expertise to the design and development of high quality products on time, within budget, and with a high degree of customer satisfaction.

• Prepares protocols and summary reports.
• Performs data collection, interprets, and draws conclusions to continue the development process.
• Handles biological samples contrived in human blood.
• Uses asceptic technique to process samples that may be bacterial or fungal.
• Contributes to quality improvements and equipment management.
• Ensures that the project results and files are accurately documented and compliant with the company quality assurance and design control procedures.
• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology)
• 2+ years of professional experience in microbiology or a related scientific field

• Fields of Knowledge: Microbiology preferred, Biology.
• Experience in product development in regulated environment, preferred.
• Experience managing data sets.
• Proficient in skills necessary for good laboratory safety, aseptic techniue, and basic microbiology technique.

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMerieux promotes.
• Ability to cooperate with others at all levels including leadership.
• Practicing time management to allocate tasks, balance priorities, and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Participate in a way that enhances team performance and cohesion.
• Detail orientation to complete tasks without errors and produce high-quality work.
• Skilled in MS Office tools to include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
  • Intermediate: applies skills independently in most situations; handles moderately complex tasks with occasional guidance.
• Teamwork and collaboration across diverse teams and fast-paced projects.
• Achievement orientation, analytical thinking, flexibility, information seeking.

Demonstrated expertise in experimental design, data analysis, scientific problem-solving, and interpretation of complex datasets. Proven ability to author protocols, study plans, technical reports, and scientific documentation. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong emotional intelligence and a collaborative approach to working within cross-functional teams. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, influence outcomes through scientific leadership, and contribute to a positive team culture.

• Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like.
• Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.
• Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions: No.
• Travel Requirement: 5% domestic travel; 0% international travel; 5% total travel.
• Position is lab-based and follows work practices for working with laboratory biohazards and chemical hazards.
• The position requires the ability to perform work involving fine motor skills, including grasping, handling, and manipulating laboratory equipment.
• The employee must be able to safely and accurately use pipettes, Pipetmen, syringes, and other laboratory tools that require precise hand movements and repetitive motions.

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