Career Opportunities

If you are a chemist or microbiologist, please review the available job opportunities below.

Technicians should have a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related science discipline. Applicants without a degree may be considered if they have extensive laboratory experience.

Microbiology Technician I

Job Description for Microbiology Technician I

Understand and practice the principles of Good Laboratory Practices including, but not limited to:

  • Aseptic technique
  • Pipetting rules
  • Proper hand washing procedure

Understand the flow of samples through the quantitative micro lab and be proficient at each step including:

  • Weigh up
  • Setting samples, including the theory and practice of serial dilutions
  • Media manufacturing
  • Media and reagent selection
  • Pouring plates
  • Incubation
  • Reading results: plates, Petrifilm, and MPNs
  • Confirmation testing

Apply that understanding to test- and method-specific media and reagent selection including:

  • Weigh up
  • Setting samples, including the theory and practice of serial dilutions
  • Media and reagent selection for the applicable test and method

Be able to use basic laboratory equipment such as:

  • Pipetting device
  • Darkfield colony counter
  • Tally counter
  • Top loading balance
  • Thermometer

Laboratory safety includes:

  • Proper handling of viable bacterial and fungal cultures
  • Handling of trash (biohazardous and non-biohazardous)

Submit resume to: hr@biochromalabs.com

Chemist I

Job Description for Chemist I

  • Perform independent tests per SOPs, validated, verified, or approved methods, and quality-control procedures.
  • Accurately perform tests and document calculations and results on forms and in LIMS.
  • Work efficiently to multi-task and complete various tests on a large number of samples with short deadlines.
  • Work with fellow lab personnel to ensure completion of tests and a safe and clean work environment.
  • Perform a variety of technical laboratory functions in the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
  • Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
  • Communicate effectively with leadership, peers, and customers.

Submit resume to: hr@biochromalabs.com

Chemist II

Job Description for Chemist II

  • Perform job duties according to laboratory policies and procedures consistent with ISO/IEC 17025 standards, FDA requirements as applicable, and other relevant accrediting or certifying agency requirements.
  • Perform a variety of tests using laboratory instrumentation (HPLC, GC, LC/MS, FT-IR, UV/VIS). Testing includes metals, allergens by ELISA, toxins, carbohydrates, preservatives, and sunscreen actives.
  • Prepare standards and controls for all tests performed.
  • Interpret instrumentation results and ascertain if the results are consistent with expected results for the matrix being tested.
  • Compute and record results in accordance with standard procedures, including proper procedures for error correction.
  • Perform chemistry testing using GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICES (GLP).
  • Perform other duties as assigned by leadership, including R&D; additional duties will depend on analyst capability and laboratory needs.
  • Perform independent tests per SOPs, validated, verified, or approved methods, and quality-control procedures.
  • Accurately perform tests and document calculations and results on forms and in LIMS.
  • Work efficiently to multi-task and complete various tests on a large number of samples with short deadlines.
  • Work with fellow lab personnel to ensure completion of tests and a safe and clean work environment.
  • Perform a variety of technical laboratory functions in the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
  • Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
  • Communicate effectively with leadership, peers, and customers.

Submit resume to: hr@biochromalabs.com