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. See job description below.
Part-Time Microbiologist
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.
We are looking for a part-time Microbiologist to run water and soil treatability studies with partners across Australia in our lab in Sydney. Time commitment would be 5-10h a week. The opportunity to become embedded in national remediation networks is also available for candidates looking to move into or dive deeper into this field.
Typical duties will include:
Aiding the US team in setting up the labInterfacing with clients to organize the sending and receipt of soil and water samplesPreparing product for treatability studiesSetting up soil and water experiments with guidance from senior scientific staffTaking down soil and water experimentsPreparing soil and water samples for analytical analysisData analysis from experimentsDisposal of soil/water in hazardous wastePotential duties may also include helping to set up field demos
Required qualifications:
2+ years of experience in a lab based settingGeneral training in environmental science/and or microbiologyCompletion of lab safety trainingExperience in analytical chemistry would be highly beneficial but not requiredExperience in remediation would be highly beneficial but not required
Compensation & BenefitsPay is $35-50 AUD/hr based on experienceTravel to conferences and industry membership covered where applicableGain industry experience and mentorship from senior scientists
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.
To apply, send a short email outlining your interest in the position and experience to katherine.french@bluumbio.com