Strain Improvement Lab Technician

Job Title: Strain Improvement Lab Technician

Job Description

Strain Improvement Lab Technician needed to enhance the performance of new microbial strains by running screenings at different scales (from microtiter plate to shake flask assays). Collaborate closely with project teams to deploy the screening strategy, integrate high throughput assays and lower throughput orthogonal assays for efficient compound profiling. Prepare and validate cell banks for research as well as for some of our manufacturing sites. Prepare and present results and scientific findings to project teams, stakeholders, and management.

Hard Skills

BS in Biology/Microbiology degree

Experience in microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, microbial culturing, fermentation, or related field

Experience with analyzing microbial cells in small scale cultivation systems

Experience with classical strain improvement, adaptive laboratory evolution and automated liquid handling systems is a plus

Experience with advanced data analysis software programs such as Spotfire, PowerBI or JMP a plus

Soft Skills

Motivated self-starter

Good organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Attention to detail

Excellent oral and written communicator

Team player

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Columbia, Maryland.

Work Environment

This laboratory focuses on nutritional products. The R&D site supports, develops, and refines new products for use in both animals and people. Intellectually engaging staff willing to contribute to the professional development of consultants.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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