R&D Research Technician Co-op

The Research Technician Co-Op will work under the supervision of a Research Scientist to perform molecular biology and microbiology tasks in a time-efficient manner. The individual will have the opportunity to design and independently execute experiments and contribute to the development of novel diagnostic assays. 

1. General laboratory tasks, including PCR master mix production, ordering, media preparation, autoclaving materials, and processing glassware.
2. Bring equipment facilities issues to the attention of the manager for reolution
3. Comply with safety requirements, cGMP, SOP and manufacturing documentation
4. Keep a detailed laboratory notebook documenting experimental goals, results, and conclusions.
5. Clean production equipment or work areas
6. Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
7. Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods.

• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like. 

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

• Must be actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related discipline 

• No previous experience required 

• Experience performing routine molecular biology techniques, including PCR and gel electrophoresis 

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes. 

• Participate in a way that enhances team performance and cohesion. 

• Effective verbal communication skills 

• Detail orientation to complete tasks without errors and produce high-quality work. 

• Learning agility to be able to learn from experiences and apply that knowledge to new situations. 

• Thriving in a fast-paced environment by managing tasks, multitasking, and adapting quickly to maintain productivity. 

• Skilled in MS Office tools to include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel 

• Basic: demonstrates fundamental awareness and can perform routine tasks with guidance 

• Highly organized, ability to prioritize experiments, and ability to troubleshoot are desirable skills for a successful candidate 

• Strong work ethic and ability to execute tasks independently