Microbiologist

We are seeking a highly skilled Microbiologist to join our team at Land O'Lakes, Inc. as a Laboratory Technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our research and development unit using their scientific skills.

• Apply aseptic techniques and follow standard operating procedures for workload in a daily basis
• Sterilize glassware and materials for routine lab work
• Perform routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and waste disposal
• Maintain media and reagents needed for daily work
• Receive, and stock materials, supplies, and equipment for laboratory use
• Maintain inventory of biological samples received
• Culture viable pathogenic and nonpathogenic stock bacterial and yeast cultures
• Enumerate bacteria, yeast by following standard microbiological procedures
• Perform quality control of bacteria and yeast by inoculating control organisms
• Perform quality monitoring of equipment by taking incubator temperatures, running biological indicators, running media controls, etc.
• Record results, in a timely manner, in pre-made spreadsheets and forms
• Operate laboratory equipment including autoclave, analytical balance, spectrophotometer, pH meter, and microscopes
• Assist team with managing work priorities to accomplish team goals
• Perform work in a safe, aseptic environment to avoid sample, worker, and environmental contamination
• Complete required safety trainings

• Perform Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and run electrophoresis
• Library preparation for sequencing
• Continuous culture fermentation

• BS degree in Microbiology, Biology, Life Sciences, or related field preferred
• Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience, preferred
• Broad knowledge of microbiological procedures and handling of biological material
• Mathematics skill to make calculations including metric weights, volumes, molar solutions
• Ability and passion for hands-on laboratory work on a fast-paced environment
• Strong interest in learning new laboratory techniques and acquire new skills

• Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life and disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources.

Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email.