Bacteriologist I

Title: Bacteriologist

Description:

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Bacteriologist with expertise in cell culture and bacteria handling to join our dynamic research team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in molecular biology, microbiology, or a related field, with hands-on experience in cell culture techniques and bacterial cultivation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance scientific knowledge and innovation.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform routine cell culture maintenance, including cell line propagation, subculturing, and cryopreservation, ensuring cell viability and purity.
2. Design and execute experiments involving cell-based assays, including proliferation assays, apoptosis assays, and functional assays, to support research objectives.
3. Develop and optimize cell culture protocols and techniques to improve experimental efficiency and reproducibility.
4. Maintain bacterial cultures, including both gram-positive and gram-negative strains, and perform microbiological assays such as colony counting, antibiotic susceptibility testing, and plasmid purification.
5. Conduct molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and cloning, to support experimental workflows.
6. Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and prepare technical reports, summaries, and presentations for internal meetings and external conferences.
7. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design and implement research projects, troubleshoot experimental issues, and contribute to scientific discussions.
8. Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols, biosafety guidelines, and regulatory requirements for handling biological materials.
9. Maintain laboratory equipment, troubleshoot instrumentation issues, and coordinate maintenance and calibration activities as needed.
10. Stay current with scientific literature, methodologies, and technological advancements relevant to cell culture, microbiology, and molecular biology fields.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, microbiology, molecular biology, or a related discipline.
2. Hands-on experience in cell culture techniques and bacterial cultivation in a research laboratory setting.
3. Proficiency in aseptic techniques, sterile cell culture practices, and maintenance of primary cell lines and immortalized cell lines.
4. Strong understanding of microbiological principles, bacterial physiology, and cultivation methods, including culture media preparation and sterilization techniques.
5. Experience with molecular biology techniques, such as DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and cloning.
6. Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to troubleshoot experimental procedures and interpret data.
7. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
8. Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines in a fast-paced research environment.
9. Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols, biosafety level requirements, and regulatory guidelines for handling biological materials.
10. Enthusiasm for scientific research, curiosity-driven mindset, and willingness to learn and adapt to new methodologies and technologies.

EEO – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination.