R&D Technician - Product Development

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented R&D Technician to support product development using microbiology, molecular biology, and/or virology and cell culture techniques.

This is a tiered position, meaning the final level (Tech I, Tech II, or Tech III/Senior Tech) will be determined based on the candidates education, experience, and demonstrated competencies.

Candidates will play a key role in developing new products, collaborating closely across departments to support our innovation pipeline.

What can I expect in this role? This is a full time position working Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.

Some key duties in this role include: Assist with development, manufacturing, and quality control (QC) of microbiology/virology and molecular products.Transfer research findings and product details to other departments such as Production and QC.Perform molecular biology techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, nucleic acid quantification, cloning, and nucleic acid isolation.Perform microbiology or cell-culture/virology techniques including microbial culture, enumeration/titration, pathogen identification, and isolation.Manufacture R&D test lots and analyze biomaterial performance per protocols and DMR requirements.Document research activities for product design controls, validations, verifications, qualifications, and statistical analyses.Support product development for unique customer or contract requests outside current product lines.Write or revise SOPs related to R&D procedures.Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and project stakeholders.Maintain accurate and timely production documentation.Other duties as assigned.

What makes you a good fit? Our goal is finding the right individual for our team we firmly believe that the right person is someone to invest in and invite to join our family.

Here is what we are looking for: Education (Required for All Tiers): Bachelors degree in a life sciences field (Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline) Tier Differentiation: Tech I 1 year min experienceRequires training and oversightExecutes qPCR/ddPCR validation under supervisionParticipates in basic lab maintenance and documentation tasksSupports production of swabs, pellets, and microorganisms Tech II 2-3 years min experienceIndependently documents lab workExecutes and reports on qPCR/ddPCR validationManages multiple lab tasks dailyTroubleshoots basic instrumentationDevelops single-/two-analyte products under supervision Tech III 3-5 years min experienceIndependently plans and executes qPCR/ddPCR studies and writes reportsStrong grasp of scientific principles and experimental troubleshootingMentors and trains junior staffReprioritizes and manages tasks across multiple projectsTroubleshoots both experiments and lab instruments Competencies: Strong organizational and planning skillsHigh integrity and commitment to quality and complianceAbility to work independently and collaborativelyProficient with...