Microbiologist

About Us

Kismet Technologies is an innovative antimicrobial nanotechnology manufacturing startup company focused on developing advanced materials and coatings with real-world impact across public health, industrial, and environmental applications. Our work bridges microbiology, engineering, manufacturing, and applied research to create next‑generation antimicrobial solutions. As a growing startup, we value scientific rigor, adaptability, collaboration, and individuals who are motivated to help build new technologies in a fast‑paced environment.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Staff Microbiologist to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a microbiologist with prior industry or applied laboratory experience who is comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced BSL‑2 research and manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on microbiology skills, experience generating reproducible data under timelines, and a solid understanding of applied research, aseptic technique, and laboratory documentation practices.

This individual should be comfortable balancing independent project work with collaborative problem‑solving in a small team environment. This role will support antimicrobial efficacy testing, method development, product evaluation, process scale‑up, and quality‑focused laboratory operations associated with antimicrobial nanotechnology products.

This is an on‑site position located in Lake Nona (Orlando), Florida, within a BSL‑2 laboratory environment. Remote work is not available for this role.

• Design, execute, and interpret microbiological assays evaluating antimicrobial efficacy against bacterial, viral, fungal, and biofilm‑forming organisms
• Perform microbial enumeration, contamination investigations, environmental monitoring, and microbial identification activities
• Conduct antimicrobial surface testing and durability evaluations using industry‑relevant methods
• Support method development, optimization, and validation for microbiological and nano‑enabled products
• Assist with experimental scale‑up from laboratory research to pilot/manufacturing processes
• Analyze and document experimental data with strong attention to reproducibility and scientific rigor
• Troubleshoot microbiological workflows, instrumentation, and experimental variability
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, SOP adherence, and quality documentation practices

• Handle microorganisms and biological materials in accordance with BSL‑2 laboratory standards
• Maintain laboratory organization, inventory, and contamination prevention practices
• Contribute to SOP development, revisions, and continuous process improvements
• Support quality investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions when needed
• Ensure laboratory activities are conducted safely and in accordance with company and regulatory expectations

• Work closely with R&D, manufacturing, engineering, and leadership teams on product development initiatives
• Communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Contribute ideas and feedback within a collaborative startup environment while remaining adaptable to evolving project priorities

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on microbiology laboratory experience outside of academic coursework
• Minimum 2 years working within a BSL‑2 laboratory environment
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, contract testing, applied R&D, pharmaceutical, medical device, or related microbiology environments strongly preferred
• Strong microbiological handling skills, including aseptic technique and BSL‑2 laboratory practices
• Experience performing microbiological assays, microbial enumeration, dilution preparation, and laboratory troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute experiments and maintain reproducible documentation practices
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active…