Microbiologist at Pace® Labs in Marion, NC

Summary: Pace® Labs is committed to advancing science for the health and safety of communities. The Microbiologist will support the production and application of healthcare products by conducting biological and microbiological analyses, with a focus on bacterial endotoxin testing. Responsibilities: - Complete bacterial endotoxin preparation and analysis - Basic laboratory bench operations including pipetting, serial dilutions, using analytical balances, etc - Prepare microbiological media and pour plates - Microbiological tasks including inoculating and counting plates - Operate sterilization vessels such as autoclaves and sterilizers - Basic data manipulation including graphing and statistical analysis - Lab maintenance, cleanup and ordering of supplies Required Qualifications: - Minimum requirement: BS degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or a related degree - Bacterial endotoxin testing experience required - Excellent aseptic technique - Good organizational and troubleshooting skills - Able to handle multiple projects concurrently, self-motivated, and results driven - Able to communicate effectively Preferred Qualifications: - Proficiency in Office 365 and other software preferred Required Skills: Bacterial endotoxin testing, Aseptic technique Important Skills: Laboratory bench operations Nice-to-Have Skills: Office 365 proficiency, Troubleshooting skills, Organizational skills, Time management skills Benefits: 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, ID theft