Research Associate, Microbiology
Job in
San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92189, USA
Listed on 2026-09-18
Listing for:
Hologic, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-18
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Lab Tech / Assistant, Biology, Clinical Research
Job Description & How to Apply Below
What You ll Do:
- Master Microbial Techniques: Perform a range of microbial culturing techniques with precision and master sterile techniques.
- Handle Infectious Materials: Safely manage infectious materials, including work at BSL2 and BSL3 level.
- Cutting-Edge Molecular Biology: Engage in essential molecular biology techniques such as PCR, sequencing, and nucleic acid isolation.
- Lab Operations & Maintenance: Keep our lab running smoothly by managing equipment and reagent inventory, organizing, cleaning, and more.
- Detailed Record-Keeping: Maintain thorough and timely records of experimental procedures using an electronic lab notebook platform.
- Effective Communication: Collaborate seamlessly with supervisors and peers to drive research objectives forward.
- Multitask Like a Pro: Juggle multiple projects and tasks to achieve our research goals.
- Team
Collaboration:
Thrive in a team environment by communicating effectively with peers and supervisors. - Organizational
Skills:
Plan and coordinate tasks to ensure lab efficiency and project completion. - Safety and Responsibility: Make smart choices for lab safety, be dependable, and take accountability in lab operations.
- Continuous Learning: Embrace a learning mindset and be open to coaching and training in essential techniques and skills.
- On-Site Presence: This is a hands-on lab-based position requiring your on-site availability.
- MSc in Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or related field with 0 - 2 years of relevant lab experience OR
- BSc in Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or related field with 2 - 4 years of relevant lab experience
- Skill sets required: tissue culture, virus culture and/or microbiology experience, sterile work technique
- Molecular biology experience, including cloning, PCR and sequencing
- Attention to detail
- Team player; excellent communication skills
The annualized base salary range for this hourly role is $48,500 - $72,800 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.
Why Hologic?We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career.
If you have the right skills and experience,
Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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