Grow Your Career with Third Wave

Interested in joining our dynamic team? To apply, please send a cover letter and your resume to info@thirdwavebio.com.

At Third Wave, we're constantly looking for passionate and skilled individuals to help us innovate and grow. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity and believe you'd be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you!

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY TECHNICIAN

We are seeking a Microbiology Technician to join our Food Micro team. This is an entry-level position, and the ideal candidate will have a B.S. degree in a biology-related field or a High School diploma with 2-3 years of laboratory experience. This position will help support shelf-life studies for our customers to better understand the microbiology of their food products.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare media, buffers, and reagents

  • Intake and prepare various food products

  • Assist with microbial analysis (pH, Water Activity, plate count, etc.)

  • Analyze data, record results, and assist in preparing reports

  • Culture an array of microorganisms using aseptic techniques

  • Maintain accurate, detailed records of experiments, tests, and results

  • Communicate findings to their manager, other lab scientists, and management

  • Adherent to quality control procedures

  • Maintain a clean laboratory environment

  • Comply with company policies

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma with 2-3 years of hands-on laboratory experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in a biology-related field of study

  • Proficient in aseptic techniques and basic lab equipment operation

  • Experience with handling and culturing an array of microorganisms is preferred

  • Self-motivated and prepared to work independently and as part of a team

  • Eager to learn new techniques and able to follow protocols as written

  • Capability to manage time, maintain a clean lab, and keep detailed records

  • Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

  • Work includes standing for long periods of time

  • Must live within a 30-mile radius of our facility and have reliable transportation

To Apply email resume to info@THIRDWAVEBIO.COM

INTERNSHIPs

Third Wave believes in giving the next generation of scientists the opportunity to explore career options while gaining work experience. If you are interested in an internship with Third Wave, fill out the brief form.

Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of microbial growth media, buffers, and reagents.

  • Proper aseptic technique for handling microorganisms.

  • Legible and accurate recordkeeping in lab notebooks.

  • Maintaining a clean laboratory environment, including but not limited to:

  • Cleaning glassware

  • Removal of trash

  • Sweeping/washing floors

  • Cleaning equipment

  • Depending on the project, additional responsibilities may include:

  • DNA isolation

  • 16S PCR

  • Antimicrobial assays

  • Replica plating

  • Culture collection

  • Other related tasks

Qualifications:

  • Must be currently enrolled in a university majoring in microbiology, food science, or related fields of study.

  • Completed a basic microbiology class with a lab.

  • Self-motivated and willing to work as part of a team.

  • Eager to learn new techniques and follow protocols as written.

  • Must live within a 30-mile radius of our facility. 

Compensation:

  • Full-time: 8am - 5pm 
    Pay Scale: $13-15/hr (dependent on degree track and lab experience) 

Degree consideration

  • Degree concentration: Microbiology or Food Science

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