Pattern Bioscience · 1 month ago
Microbiology Laboratory Scientist (4 Month Contract)
Austin, TX
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expPattern Bioscience is addressing antibiotic resistance through innovative technology. They are seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Scientist to perform various microbiology tests and support clinical studies, contributing to the validation of new diagnostic devices.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Conduct microbiology reference testing and Pattern assay testing clinical study protocol methods
Provide microbiology support for successful reproducibility studies needed for FDA submission
Perform microbiology testing, including culture-based testing, Gram stains, MALDI-TOF MS for microbial identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (including disk diffusion and gradient diffusion methods)
Provide microbiology support for clinical affairs, manufacturing, assay research and development
Draft and review laboratory standard operating procedures
Perform required quality control of reagents, media, assays, instrumentation etc
Perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment
Perform routine laboratory maintenance tasks (such as cleaning, routine temperature monitoring, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Associate's or B.Sc. in microbiology or medical technology or related field
1-5 years of experience in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Setting or other regulated environment (eg CAP, CLIA, FDA, food safety, etc)
Experience working with BSL-2 microbes
Knowledge of, and experience with, performing antimicrobial susceptibility testing, MALDI-TOF MS for microorganism identification, and automated blood culture systems, clinical relevant microbes, culture conditions, etc
Are willing to quickly learn and master new laboratory techniques
Have an outstanding work ethic and passion for multi-disciplinary product development
Have a drive to innovate and solve problems
Apply critical thinking and analysis to your work
Enjoy working self-directed and independently as well as collaborating with others in open environment
Have excellent written and oral communication skills
Have excellent planning and organization skills, attention to detail
Preferred
Certification from ASCP or ASCLS, or microbiology specialist certification a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
PTO
Career development
Company
Pattern Bioscience
Pattern Bioscience is a biotech diagnostics company that helps to combat the problem of antibiotic resistance.
11-50 employees
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2024 (2)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$95.89MKey Investors
Illumina VenturesOmnimed CapitalCARB-X
2025-08-18Series D· $44.22M
2023-04-27Series C· $28.7M
2020-07-14Series B· $6M
Leadership Team
Nicolas Arab
Co-founder, Chief Technology Officer
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