Microbiology Laboratory Scientist

Microbiology Laboratory Scientist (4 Month Contract)

Microbiology Laboratory Scientist (4 Month Contract) role at Pattern Bioscience

At Pattern Bioscience, we’re tackling antibiotic resistance, named by the CDC as one of the biggest public health challenges of our time. We use AI and single‑cell analysis to quickly recognize the bacteria causing an infection and to predict which drugs will cure the infection.

Our team is brought together by shared passion for our mission to improve the world’s most important health decisions. We’re also invested in our people.

We are seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Scientist to perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing, culture‑based microbiology testing, and microbial identification for our Pattern Laboratory for a period of 4 months. In this role, you will work closely with our Clinical Affairs team to demonstrate the performance and efficacy of our single‑cell microbiology platform and new diagnostic device. Your efforts will directly contribute to the generation of clinical data for the validation of our new technology.

This role is for you if you love bacteriology, addressing antimicrobial resistance and want to be a part of bringing new technology to change the face of clinical microbiology.

• Conduct microbiology reference testing and Pattern assay testing clinical study protocol methods
• Provide microbiology support for successful reproducibility studies needed for FDA submission

• Perform microbiology testing, including culture‑based testing, Gram stains, MALDI‑TOF MS for microbial identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (including disk diffusion and gradient diffusion methods)
• Provide microbiology support for clinical affairs, manufacturing, assay research and development
• Draft and review laboratory standard operating procedures
• Perform required quality control of reagents, media, assays, instrumentation etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance tasks (such as cleaning, routine temperature monitoring, etc.)

• Are willing to quickly learn and master new laboratory techniques
• Have an outstanding work ethic and passion for multi‑disciplinary product development
• Have a drive to innovate and solve problems
• Apply critical thinking and analysis to your work
• Enjoy working self‑directed and independently as well as collaborating with others in open environment
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Have excellent planning and organization skills, attention to detail

• Associate’s or
  
  B.Sc. in microbiology or medical technology or related field
• 1-5 years of experience in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Setting or other regulated environment (eg CAP, CLIA, FDA, food safety, etc).
• Experience working with BSL‑2 microbes
• Knowledge of, and experience with, performing antimicrobial susceptibility testing, MALDI‑TOF MS for microorganism identification, and automated blood culture systems, clinical relevant microbes, culture conditions, etc.
• Certification from ASCP or ASCLS, or microbiology specialist certification a plus

Type of Position:
Exempt, Hourly, Day Shift Mon‑Fri

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PTO
• Career development

We value diversity on our teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.