Microbiologist

Location: Hamilton, MT 59840

Duration: 12-month contract The site manufactures adjuvants for vaccine products. The Quality Control organization consists of two laboratories: Microbiology Lab Chemistry Lab Open Positions Microbiology Lab QC Operator Experience with bioburden and endotoxin testing is preferred. Hands-on experience with pipetting, aseptic technique, and Good Laboratory Practices is required. Chemistry Lab QC Operator HPLC, UPLC, or GC/chromatography experience is the top preference. Candidates with wet chemistry assays, spectrophotometer, Karl Fischer titration, or particle size analysis experience are also considered. Entry-level laboratory support candidates may be considered, including those with experience such as glassware washing, if they are willing to train on basic wet chemistry assays.

Candidate Qualifications: A Bachelor of Science degree is great plus. The degree does not have to be in a life science field if the candidate has relevant hands-on laboratory experience. Candidates with master's or other advanced degrees can be considered and will not be eliminated for being overqualified. Relevant hands-on laboratory experience is important, particularly for candidates coming from a different academic background. Work Schedule & Employment Potential Schedule is Monday through Friday. There is potential for the positions to convert to FTE in the future.