Axiota Animal Health www.axiota.com delivers best-in-class animal health products with proven modes of action that help manage risk and support cattle health, performance, and well-being across all stages of beef and dairy production. Axiota is the intersection of committed people, proven products, and sound science, assuring customers and consumers by preparing cattle to thrive. Our lead investor Paine Schwartz Partners www.PaineSchwartz.com provides us with the resources and direction to achieve our goals.

What We Manufacture and Sell

Axiota's non-antibiotic solutions prepare cattle for times of transition and stress and support producers' goals of optimal health, performance, and animal well-being.

MS Biotec is the world's first and only commercial producer of Lactipro advance, a beef and dairy cattle probiotic based on a pure culture of the lactate utilizing bacteria: Megasphaera elsdenii. MS Biotec has developed a unique anaerobic fermentation and formulation expertise leading to the successful commercialization of this strict anaerobe.

MS Biotec is expanding its team to accelerate the development and commercialization of its innovative product pipeline and allow the company to capitalize on significant market opportunities in the growing natural animal health products market.

Role Overview

• This laboratory microbiologist position primarily works in our R&D laboratory and coordinates the adoption of these innovations into our production processes.
• General microbiological duties, including glassware, instrument, and media preparation by standard procedures and under sterile/anaerobic conditions.
• Perform experiments according to the protocol and following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Identify potential out-of-specification measurements/results obtained during an experiment, inform the supervisor and make appropriate adjustments.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and concise laboratory records of current experiments, results, media prep documentation, etc.
• Capable of producing necessary records for an audit trail of current and past R&D experiments.
• Participate in maintaining the R&D laboratory. General housekeeping/upkeep of laboratory material and glassware.
• Participate in the development of experimental design for R&D when needed.
• Participate in data processing and analysis (enter data in excel and create summary tables/charts).
• Assist implementation of R&D technologies into the production process.

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  Microbiology experience required.
• Research experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree is required