Required Qualifications

Master’s degree or PhD in biochemistry, microbiology, or a related life sciences field
2+ years of wet-lab experience, ideally in a BSL2 and/or clinical laboratory setting
Hands-on experience with microbial culturing, gram staining, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing
Experience designing and conducting experiments involving growth of bacteria and fungi in blood and/or blood-derived growth media
Deep understanding of blood chemistry, including pH, blood additives (e.g. anticoagulants), and blood components (molecular and cellular)
Skilled in preparing and managing blood cultures and growth assays for clinically relevant organisms
Excellent documentation habits and experience writing and maintaining SOPs and lab protocols
Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal
Commitment to accuracy, quality control, and laboratory safety standards

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting or working alongside clinical microbiologists in a diagnostic or research setting
Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation for microbial growth and analysis (e.g. incubators, anaerobic chambers, spectrophotometers)
Experience with fungal identification or culturing in clinical matrices
Exposure to automated microbial identification tools or molecular platforms (e.g. MALDI-TOF, BioFire)
Familiarity with basic programming or data analysis tools (Python, R, Excel macros, etc.)