Date Posted: 03/25/2025
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 480200
Job Title: Research and Development Technician
Job Location: Valhalla, NY, USA, 10595
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
Employment Type: Temporary
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 30.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 35.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Biology, Communications, Laboratory, Research and Development (R&D), Science
Job Description
Required Education:
• Bachelor's (B.S. or B.A.) degree in a core science field such Microbiology, Biology, Cell Biology or Food Science
Required Qualifications:
• Degree plus a minimum of two years of paid work experience, of which at least 1 year must be in a business or university (paid-position) laboratory setting (references required)
• Experience with microbiological techniques, including plating, serial dilutions, and enumeration
• Experience with culture maintenance and storage
• Hands-on experience with microbial challenge studies
• Ability to work safely, effectively and harmoniously with others in a dynamic and changing R&D work environment
• Effective time management and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic R&D community environment
• Good verbal and written communications skills
• Proficiency in data recording
• Ability to flawlessly execute bench-work, and plan for studies
• Ability to work in a biosafety level 2 (BSL-2) lab following safety protocols
• Capable of learning and applying various new and modified techniques of analysis and applied research
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experienced in using common Microsoft tools to perform mathematical calculations and to create and edit graphs and tables
• Proactive in bringing new ideas to the team or the organization (innovating) to improve the work environment, the efficiency of lab work processes, and lab safety practices
The R&D Microbiology Laboratory Technician supports microbiological studies focused on evaluating preservatives in beverages. The Technician will be responsible for providing support to R&D Microbiologists during microbial inoculation studies, monitoring microbial growth, preparing media and reagents, and maintaining accurate records. The successful candidate must have a solid technical understanding of microbiology and aseptic techniques. This individual must have hands-on laboratory skills required to provide effective/ efficient support and to work safely. A strong work ethic, attention to detail/precision, and the ability to work harmoniously with a team of R&D Microbiologists are also required.
Job Details:
• Preparation of high-quality microbiological media and reagents
• Laboratory support for microbiological studies related to R&D Microbiology Preservatives research projects
• Maintain laboratory and inventory of supplies
• Maintain aseptic techniques and adhere to laboratory safety and quality protocols
• Operate and maintain lab equipment (e.g. incubators, autoclaves, pH meters)
• This individual will also be expected to contribute to building an inclusive environment and positive work culture within the R&D Microbiology Laboratory - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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