Scientist – Custom Development (R&D)
At Microbiologics, our impact goes far beyond the lab. As a global biotechnology company with a strong reputation for quality, collaboration, and scientific rigor, we support the health and safety of people around the world through trusted biological products and services.
Everything we do is grounded in our core values: We Win Together, Driven to Achieve, Brave, Bold and Confident, and We Care, which guide how we work, make decisions, and support one another.
We are seeking a Scientist – Custom Development to play a key role in advancing customer-driven microbiological solutions. This role is designed for a hands-on scientific professional who can design and execute bench-level work while adapting existing processes to meet evolving customer needs and deliver high-quality, practical outcomes.
To Be Considered for This Position, Candidates Must Have the Following Qualifications:
- Education: Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related life science discipline
- Experience: 5+ years of relevant industry experience in applied microbiological or molecular research
- Strong hands-on laboratory experience, including experimental design, execution, and data interpretation across microbiological or molecular techniques
- Experience adapting scientific processes to meet specific project or customer requirements
- Experience working in regulated or quality-driven environments supporting biological products
- Demonstrated ability to author technical documentation, laboratory protocols, and scientific reports
Why You’ll Love This Role
At Microbiologics, R&D is more than traditional research, it’s a strategic partner to the business. In this role, you will:
- Work directly on customer-driven projects with visible impact on product delivery and success
- Translate scientific concepts into practical, scalable microbiological solutions
- Continuously improve and adapt processes to support a fast-moving development pipeline
- Collaborate cross-functionally with technicians, scientists, and business partners
- Contribute to solutions that support long-term innovation and growth across the organization
You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment where our values show up in everyday decisions, whether that’s collaborating to win together, pushing to achieve more, stepping forward with bold ideas, or showing care for our colleagues and customers.
What You’ll Do
Scientific Execution and Development
- Design and execute bench-scale experiments across multiple concurrent, small-scale projects
- Adapt existing microbiological and molecular processes to meet specific customer requirements
- Apply strong scientific judgment to ensure rigor, quality, and reproducibility in all lab work
Custom Project Delivery
- Manage shifting priorities across a fast-paced, customer-driven pipeline
- Translate customer needs into practical quality control materials and biomaterial solutions
- Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of project outcomes
Collaboration and Cross-Functional Partnership
- Work closely with technicians, associates, and fellow scientists to execute projects effectively
- Partner with cross-functional teams to align scientific work with business and customer goals
- Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Quality, Documentation, and Continuous Improvement
- Document experimental work to support quality systems, reproducibility, and regulatory expectations
- Contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency and scalability
- Maintain compliance with laboratory safety and quality standards, including BSL-2 practices
Who Thrives Here
We believe strong scientific work comes from a combination of expertise, curiosity, and how we show up for each other. This role is a strong fit for someone who:
- Brings practical scientific expertise and applies it to real-world challenges
- Communicates complex ideas clearly and collaborates effectively across teams
- Approaches problems with creativity, adaptability, and sound judgment
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
- Takes ownership of their work and delivers with consistency and quality
- Aligns with our values by working collaboratively, striving for excellence, bringing forward ideas with confidence, and demonstrating care for others
Additional Requirements
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
- Ability to work in a laboratory environment, including BSL-2 conditions
Who We Are
Microbiologics is a global biotechnology company and trusted partner to healthcare and life science organizations worldwide. For more than 50 years, we have supported laboratories, manufacturers, and suppliers with high-quality biological control materials, assay services, and consulting.
Headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota, with additional facilities across the United States and in Rostock, Germany, we are driven by how we work as much as what we deliver. We win together through collaboration, push ourselves to achieve more, bring forward ideas with confidence, and care deeply about the people we serve and the colleagues we work alongside. These values shape our culture and guide how we support our customers and each other every day.
What We Offer
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- Medical and dental insurance
- Company-funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Bonus potential
- A collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on growth
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