Microbiologist jobs in Garden Grove, CA

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily monitoring of sample scheduling to ensure that samples are analyzed within EPA's and methods’ holding time
• Schedule workload in order to report data within clients’ expected due dates
• Routine sample preparation and analysis according to Standard Methods 846 and EPA methods
• Performs analyst's review of data and QC
• Reviews of QA/QC criteria for batch acceptance

• Improve production strains by molecular biological methods and by traditional mutagenesis and screening.
• Identify and evolve enzymes for increased activity, specificity and selectivity.
• Determine and understand metabolic or reaction pathways and genetically engineer those pathways for improved culture performance and/or to produce new APIs.
• Person will be responsible for but not limit to: a variety of high-complexity, clinical laboratory testing in Molecular biology or Genomic environment.

• Optimize sample preparation, real time PCR and RT-PCR assays for the Gene Expert platform based on design input requirements

• Help develop strategies for development of complex in vitro diagnostic tests

Prepare and purify DNA and RNA for analysis as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Master of Science degree in microbiology, biology, or related biological science with 5-9 years of related experience, or PhD degree (preferred) in mycology, microbiology, biology, or related biological science with 0-4 years of related experience. Bioinformatics Engineer Assay Development. -Genomics

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person