Research Assistant (Applied Microbiology)

Project Scope:

Join our innovative research team studying microbial biotransformation of botanical extracts! This project investigates how different bacterial strains transform plant-derived compounds, with applications in bioactive ingredient development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain bacterial cultures.

• Prepare and sterilize various plant-based media.

• Conduct time-course fermentations with precise sampling.

• Perform microbial enumeration (plate counts, OD measurements).

• Analyze fermentation products (pH, acidity, HPLC et al).

• Document procedures and maintain detailed lab records.
  

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• BS/BA in Microbiology, Food Science, Biochemistry or related field.

• 6+ months wet lab experience (academic or industry).

• Comfort with repetitive but precise experimental work.

• Willingness to learn anaerobic/handling techniques.

• Flexibility for occasional early/late weekday sampling.
  

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with bacterial culture maintenance.

• Basic knowledge of phytochemicals or botany.

• Familiarity with any analytical instrumentation.
  

We Provide:

• Comprehensive training in fermentation methods.

• Mentorship in experimental design and data analysis.

• Opportunity to contribute to publications.