Microbiology Technician

Company Description

Kioga is pioneering the “Old Friends” category by developing nature-derived ingredients that restore beneficial microbial signals lost in modern life. Kioga is backed by more than two decades of research conducted at the University of Colorado Boulder, providing a strong scientific and clinical foundation. Kioga collaborates with leading consumer brands to bring this new class of ingredients to market, reintroducing a missing layer of human biology for everyday health applications.

Kioga is seeking a microbiology intern to support our microbial strain discovery platform. This hands‑on laboratory role will focus on isolating and characterizing novel environmental bacteria with potential applications in human health and nutrition.

• Isolate, culture, and characterize bacterial strains from environmental samples
• Perform routine microbiology workflows using sterile technique
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and strain inventories
• Follow established protocols and help draft or improve SOPs
• Support basic phenotypic testing and sample preparation for downstream analysis

• Senior undergraduate or recent graduate in microbiology, biology, biotechnology, or a related field
• Hands‑on experience with aseptic technique and microbial culture
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and laboratory documentation
• Comfortable working independently after training and following defined procedures

This is an opportunity to gain practical experience building a microbial discovery platform at an early‑stage biotechnology company.