Job Description

Title: Microbiology Technician / Associate Scientist

Pay Rate or Salary Range: $26/hr.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision (eligible on the 1st of the month following your start date).

Employment Type: Contract

Est. End Date: 3/27/2026
Schedule: Part time Tues- Wed - Thursday 8 am 4:30 pm or 8:30 am 5 pm

Location: Pleasanton, CA 94588

Job Code: JPC-11446/1444044

Tekberry is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Microbiology Technician / Associate Scientist to work on-site with our client, a top-tier consumer packaged goods company. As a W2 employee you will have access to health benefits.

Responsibilities:

The Microbiology Technician Cleaning R&D applies technical microbiological knowledge (with a primary focus on surface sanitization and disinfection) to new and existing test methods, while supporting projects and programs across the businesses by working collaboratively with Scientists and other Technicians on the Microbiology Team. The day-to-day activities of this role includes various tasks, but not limited to; media prep, routine testing execution, new test method development & validation, data analysis and related lab maintenance.

• Execute a variety of simple to complex microbiological laboratory experiments in collaboration with other technicians and scientists to support the Clorox business.
• Collaborate with scientists to collect, evaluate, and present data to inform teams to enable project decisions.
• Pursue constant improvement and innovation of techniques to drive efficiency and enhanced capabilities within the microbiology laboratory.
• Manage the microbiology laboratory in collaboration with other technicians through laboratory upkeep, maintenance, and ordering all equipment and supplies.
• Contributes to the operating principles and best practices of this group and serves as the expert micro voice by working safely and with the highest integrity.
• Contributes to knowledge management practices with standardization and consistency.
• Ability to effectively network internally and externally.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present critical information.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with individuals in a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds and build effective relationships.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Microbiology (bacteriology, virology, mycology, etc.) or related field (Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, etc.).
• Min. 1-2+ years of experience conducting research in a microbiology or molecular biology laboratory. Experience working under the guidance of senior lab personnel but operating independently.
• Experience with aseptic technique & working in a BSL-2 facility.

We need hard-working, reliable employees. Tekberry offers a $100 payment for referrals!

Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Tekberry, Inc is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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