Job Description

Title: Microbiology Technician / Associate Scientist

Pay Rate or Salary Range: $28.50/hr.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision (following 60 days of employment)

Employment Type: Contract

Est. End Date: 6/30/2026
Schedule: Mon Fri. 8 am 4:30 pm or 8:30 am 5 pm

Location: Pleasanton, CA 94588

Job Code: JPC-11691/1461850

Tekberry is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Microbiology Technician / Associate Scientist to work on-site with our client, a top-tier consumer packaged goods company. As a W2 employee you will have access to health benefits.

Responsibilities:

The Microbiology Technician supports critical internal R&D formulation development required to establish robust products and method development for various initiatives across our client's businesses. This role is responsible for the prep, execution, and data analysis of laboratory testing in conjunction with the guidance of Scientists and oversight of the Group Manager. The Microbiology Technician will work with a variety of microbes including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Clostridioides difficile, Staphylococcus Aureus among others.

• Executing a variety microbiological laboratory experiments in collaboration with other technicians and scientists

• Collecting, evaluating, and presenting data to inform teams to enable project decisions

• Supporting laboratory upkeep, maintenance, ordering of equipment and supplies, media preparation

• Contributing to knowledge management practices with standardization and consistency

• Effectively network internally and externally

• Collaborating cross-functionally with individuals in a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds and building effective relationships.

• New test method development & validation

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Microbiology (bacteriology, virology, mycology, etc.) or related field (Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, etc.).

• Min. 1-2+ years of experience conducting research in a microbiology or molecular biology laboratory. Experience working under the guidance of senior lab personnel but operating independently.

• Experience with aseptic technique & working in a BSL-2 facility.

We need hard-working, reliable employees. Tekberry offers a $100 payment for referrals!

Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Tekberry, Inc is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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