Overview
We're expanding in Australia and looking for a part-time microbiologist based in Sydney.
This would be perfect for a grad student interested in gaining biotech experience.
Background
BluumBio is a California-based biotech company.
We develop products for bioremediation, using microbes to break down industrial chemicals in the environment.
We work with a broad range of customers in the oil, mining, wastewater and aerospace industries.
Responsibilities
Aiding the US team in setting up the lab
Interfacing with clients to organize the sending and receipt of soil and water samples
Preparing product for treatability studies
Setting up soil and water experiments with guidance from senior scientific staff
Taking down soil and water experiments
Preparing soil and water samples for analytical analysis
Data analysis from experiments
Disposal of soil/water in hazardous waste
Potential duties may also include helping to set up field demos
Qualifications
2+ years of experience in a lab based setting
General training in environmental science and/or microbiology
Completion of lab safety training
Experience in analytical chemistry would be highly beneficial but not required
Experience in remediation would be highly beneficial but not required
Compensation
Pay is $35-50 AUD/hr based on experience.
Travel to conferences and industry membership covered where applicable.
Timeline
Start date is flexible but ideally in early September.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until August 21 with interviews in the last week of August.
How to Apply
To apply, send a short email outlining your interest in the position and experience to
Location
Based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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