R&D Microbiologist

LuminUltra is currently recruiting for an R&D Microbiologist to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

Job Description 

As a member of LuminUltra’s R&D Team, the R&D Microbiologist will have the following responsibilities:

• Contribute towards the development of new molecular diagnostics testing tools for infectious disease and industrial microbiology.
• Culture and maintain BSL2 pathogenic organisms.
• Optimize and validate qPCR and other molecular assays.
• Design and lead projects focused on the development of new nucleic acid extraction and purification methods.
• Contribute to general laboratory maintenance and best practices.
• Participate in generating and maintaining product documentation and training materials.
• Mentor less experienced scientists in analyzing data and in establishing best practices.
• Collaborate with other team members including biologists, engineers, and software developers in the commercialization of new diagnostic testing solutions.
• Provide technical support to customers utilizing new equipment/devices.

Required Qualifications

• Recent PhD in Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology, or related discipline.
• 1 – 3 years of work experience.
• Documented experience in a microbiology laboratory culturing pathogenic microorganisms (e.g., Legionella, Salmonella, etc.).
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually.
• Committed to doing whatever it takes to get the job done, we are a small team so you will be asked to wear many hats.
• Passion for contributing to the development of next generation diagnostics tools and devices. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with real-time PCR or related technologies.
• Experience in developing DNA and RNA extraction procedures.
• Experience working with pathogenic clinical samples (e.g., blood, urine, etc.).
• Experience working with viral pathogens.

 Application Process 

Please submit all applications via email to jobs@luminultra.com and reference the job title R&D Microbiologist.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for initial screening will be contacted.