About Us

Pace Life Sciences

At Pace, we are dedicated to enhancing global health and safety. We support the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors throughout the drug development journey, from initial research and development to clinical trials and GMP commercial product assistance. For clients with internal manufacturing and laboratories, we offer specialized services to bolster their operations.

Job Overview

Make a difference while advancing your career.

Our mission at Pace is rooted in a steadfast commitment to fostering a safer and healthier world. We strive to innovate practices that promote sustainability and equip our partners with precise, high-quality data at every pivotal moment.

We are looking for individuals with curiosity, talent, and determination to contribute to this vital work and to their professional growth.

Your Role at Pace

As a Microbiologist, you will apply your passion for science within the Scientific Insourcing Services division. Comprehensive training will be provided to ensure your success in this role and to facilitate your development in the laboratory sciences field at Pace.

This position is integral to supporting food safety and quality assurance through the utilization and validation of pathogen detection products. You will prepare and assess samples using aseptic techniques to guarantee that products adhere to specifications. The items monitored are essential for maintaining a safe food supply chain for consumers. Collaboration within a team-oriented environment is key, and there may be occasional weekend shifts required.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze products using established microbiological methods such as dilution, pour plating, and filtration.
• Execute a variety of molecular and microbiological tests, including sterility testing, plate counting, and pathogen identification.
• Prepare sterile laboratory media necessary for testing procedures.
• Conduct Petrifilm product evaluations and apply compendial methods and standard protocols.
• Maintain bacterial cultures for both inclusive and exclusive testing.
• Ensure general laboratory maintenance and supply management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Familiarity with microbiological laboratory techniques such as pipetting, media preparation, agar pouring, and streak plating.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a self-driven and results-oriented approach.
• Effective communication skills.

Additional Information

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement plans with company matching. Additional perks include tuition reimbursement, employee recognition programs, and various voluntary insurance options.

Pace Life Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without discrimination or harassment of any kind.