Goldbelt C6 protects the safety and health of the country by supporting civilian public health and defense medical marketspace. C6 offers research and development, engineering, and logistics services that enhance and enlarge customers' operations. C6's expertise is focused on integrating C6ISR and scientific, engineering, and technical support for various government partners. The experts at C6 are research and data-driven and ready to create custom solutions.

Summary:

C6 is seeking a Microbiologist II.

Essential Job Functions:

Record, analyze and interpret laboratory data and ensure data is recorded accurately in accordance with established guidelines.
• Assist with procedures to collect data, in consultation with activity lead adjusts methods and procedures as appropriate during supporting the general duties within the lab.
• Identify and carry out guidelines and regulations related to proper handling and storage of various biological materials.
• Record quality results in accordance with established procedures and maintain complete, detailed records of all work performed.
• Asist with administrative work related to customer requests and laboratory needs.
• Prepare, ship and track materials for customers.
• Perform tasks that support general laboratory needs (preparation of microbiological media and standard solutions, sterilization of materials)
• Perform microbial characterization (gram stain, phenotypic testing and colonial morphology, use of commercial identification systems (e.g. MALDI-TOF, Vitek).
• Assist in day-to-day maintenance in the laboratory; ensure adequate inventory of all the supplies necessary to run the lab efficiently.
• Assist with equipment cleaning, maintenance, calibration, and general laboratory housekeeping.
• Document work in a clear and organized manner.
• Perform PCR to determine mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance of bacterial isolates; perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Prepare large numbers of aliquoted specimens to be subsequently shipped to customers.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance measures to assure that analytical methods are under control.
• Conduct and maintain chemical inventory for branch laboratories.
• Assist with safety inspections and waste management as a member of the Safety Committee.
• Enhance capacity to utilize a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for data entry and other computer operations.
• Provide on-going instruction, and training to new laboratory personnel.
• Perform quality control testing of in house and commercially prepared media.
• Research, develop and continuously optimize workflows in data management using visualization and tracking software in lab processes.
• Evaluate experimental data quality, reduce lab process cycle times by customizing laboratory automation technologies used in AR Bank aliquot preparation.
• Monitor database files and/or assist in software testing.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Skilled in microbiological aseptic techniques.
• Able to work well in a team and to manage a high throughput workload.
• Detail oriented with strong documentation skills.
• Enthusiastically serves customers and represents the laboratory well professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software (e.g. Word, Excel).
• Must be committed to continuous improvement.
• Good verbal & written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related field.
• Must have some hands-on laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with antimicrobial susceptibility testing, laboratory microbial identification and isolate work-up.
• Experience handling bacterial and yeast cultures.

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.