Job Description

Microbiologist/Molecular Biologist at Pace Analytical Life Sciences summary:

The Microbiologist/Molecular Biologist conducts advanced microbiological and molecular biology testing to support the development of new pharmaceutical products. Responsibilities include manipulating microbial genetic material, performing PCR, DNA sequencing, protein assays, and bacterial culturing under lab management direction. The role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and effective communication skills to ensure accurate lab documentation and contribute to scientific innovation for health and safety.

Shift:

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

Candidate will use their skills and knowledge in Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Bacteriology to support development of new products.

What you'll do:

• Manipulate microbial genetic material for the development of new products
• Conduct analysis of pharmaceutical products using traditional microbiological techniques such as dilution, pour plating, and filtration
• Under the direction of lab management, perform a wide range of general Microbiology and Molecular testing to include: PCR, PCR design, primer design, PCR optimization, DNA extraction from bacteria,
• DNA sequencing, DNA gel electrophoresis, protein extraction, BCA assay, PAGE, Western blotting, Western blot optimization, Silver staining, antibody sourcing, bacteriology and fermentation
• May also perform: cloning, subcloning, restriction digests, ligations, transformations, Southern blots and protein expression
• Culturing bacterial and mammalian cell lines

What you'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, focus in Microbiology and Molecular Biology preferred 
• Understanding of the microbiology and molecular testing - Sterile Technique experience
• Able to perform testing to SOP specifications
• Highly organized with and attentive to detail
• Strong communication and lab documentation/reporting skills

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.

Benefits
When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Keywords:

microbiology, molecular biology, PCR, DNA sequencing, bacteriology, protein assays, pharmaceutical testing, lab documentation, sterile technique, genetic material manipulation

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