Microbiologist I

**Overview**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Performing routine antimicrobial susceptibility testing using LifeScale and broth microdilution methods
- Perform data entry and validation of routine testing
- Review, follow, and perform job functions in compliance with established work instructions and adherence with SOPs
- Maintain equipment by following procedures and executing maintenance per established schedule
- Assist in testing validation of equipment under supervision
- Document and write reports on microbiological analyses

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- B.S Degree in Microbiology or Life Sciences

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Minimum of 1 year experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory preferred.
- Proficient in aseptic technique, pipetting, serial dilutions, and good laboratory practices.
- Working knowledge of operating lab equipment including, but not limited to sterilization equipment, microscopes and weighing balances.
- Proficient in microorganism culturing techniques and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
- Critical thinking skills appropriate for advanced problem-solving activities.
- Capable of performing routine tasks in a self-directed manner.
- Must possess clear, concise, writing abilities.
- Basic microbiology techniques: Gram staining, subculturing, and pipetting.
- Strict attention to details.
- Proficient in MS word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $66,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Laboratory: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Santa Barbara, CA (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Santa Barbara, CA: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person