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.

Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

Microbiological Testing & Research

• 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

Laboratory Operations & Compliance

• 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

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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 projects…