Technical Officer, Microbiology
Core
Oversee day-to-day operation of microbiology laboratories and associated STEM spaces while providing expert technical support to teaching and research activities.
Role type
Senior IC microbiology laboratory technician
Builds
Safe, compliant, and high-performing laboratory environments for teaching and research
Domain
Higher education / Microbiology / Laboratory operations
Required skills
Microbiological techniques (aseptic technique, culturing, staining, identification), complex laboratory equipment operation and troubleshooting, laboratory health and safety and biosafety management, quality management systems (NATA, ISO), chain-of-custody and sample management, method validation and quality control
Preferred skills
University or research laboratory experience, supporting laboratory-based teaching activities, First Aid or Biosafety certification
Technologies
NATA-accredited laboratory systems, ISO standards compliance tools, Workday
Responsibilities
Maintain documentation, quality systems, biosafety requirements, and chain-of-custody processes; implement new microbiology techniques and methodologies; support teaching and research activities; troubleshoot experimental processes; maintain safe and compliant laboratory environments
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC