Medical Microbiologist at Biomedical Diagnostics Startup
AstraDx - Beverly, Massachusetts, us, 01915
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Medical Microbiologist at Biomedical Diagnostics Startup
We are a Boston-area biomedical diagnostics startup company seeking amedical microbiologist to join our team. Your mission will be to supply the day-to-day hands-on microbiology expertise for a team of hardware engineers, software engineers, and other microbiologists, working together to improve patient outcomes against some of the most common causes of death on the planet. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, microbiology, or a related field 2+ years of experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory or equivalent BSL2+environment Expert at basic microbial identification techniques, including gram staining and biochemical tests Expert at routine microbiological procedures such as specimen inoculation, plating, and culture interpretation Expert at operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, including microscopes, incubators, and automated identification systems Attention to detail and expertise at adhering to strict quality control and safety protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) Strong record-keeping and written and oral communication skills Professionalism, a sense of mission, and a desire to work with others who feel the same in a fast-paced, collaborative research environment Preferred Qualifications ASCP or AMT certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) Advanced degree (MS or PhD) or clinical fellowship (e.g. CPEP) in microbiology or related field Experience with advanced microbial identification, e.g. using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry (e.g. Bruker) or molecular methods (e.g. bioMérieux’s Biofire) Experience creating/writing SOPs and log books Familiarity with the Python programming language and its basic libraries Particulars Company headquarters: Beverly, MA; on-site work preferred Competitive salary and equity compensation package Comprehensive health benefits and flexible paid time off Why Join Us? With the above qualifications, you could work anywhere. But ask yourself: do you want to be just a cog in a machine? Punching a clock for a paycheck? Working on something boring or meaningless? Or do you want to be a mission-critical part of building something to save lives? If the answer to that last question is “yes,” please send a short (~250-word) cover letter and resume/CV, including any links to your GitHub or other relevant work, to
careers@astradx.com
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