Colder Products Company (CPC) is the leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for plastic tubing. At CPC, we believe that fluid handling should be safe and easy. We engineer our connection solutions to improve the overall functionality and design of equipment and processes for the life sciences, industrial, and chemical handling markets. Special features of our products include precise hose barbs for superior grip, built-in shutoff valves for preventing spills, and easy-to-use, push-button thumb latches for quick connecting and disconnecting. CPC is a Dover company based in St. Paul with global offices and operations in Europe and Asia. Job Summary: Do you want to share your passion for collaboration and dedication to customers? Are you looking for your next challenge? Join us in partnering with our customers to create the best connections in the world. This is an amazing opportunity to contribute to a growing organization. Your role as Research Scientist will allow you to serve staff and leaders and help provide creative solutions to drive CPC's short- and long-term goals. You'll join a creative and passionate team of individuals. This role offers plenty of opportunities to grow your skills and expand your knowledge! Essential Job Responsibilities: Act as subject matter expert for many different methodologies and their relevant standard for: Microbial ingress Autoclave feasibility studies Subvisible particulate enumeration LAL/BET- Endotoxin Testing Bioburden testing Extraction methodologies Develops and validates new and existing methods for sterilization processes Validating processes involving microorganisms Identifies and implements new technologies and instrumentation Provide direction and training for staff as required Support root cause and problem-solving activities for failures Work closely with NPI department to characterize and validate new products Project management for testing (organize, plan, flow charts, timeline, monitor, review results, updates to retool team) Communicates test results; assists with analysis of data and writing of test reports related to test procedures and results Maintains a clean, organized and safe work environment in all CPC labs Adheres to all safety regulations Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs Required Job Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biological sciences, or related technical/scientific degree 2-3 years of professional experience in a microbiology laboratory setting Preferred Job Qualifications: 3+ years of related experience in wet lab Microbiology 3+ years in method development and validation strongly preferred Some project management experience Familiar with the following standards: USP , USP , USP ISO13485, ISO9001 ASTM E3251-20 Ingress Must have microbiology experience plus expertise in the following: Microbial test method validation Microbial sampling and interpretation of ID Microbial ingress testing Travel: Less than 5% Physical Demands: Must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, sitting is regularly required; use of hands and fingers, and talk or hear. Reaching is frequently required with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and/or stoop. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. CPC Culture Here are CPC, we are committed to respecting and valuing people, collaborating, and having high ethical standards. We have a passion for creating the best connections in the world. Mentorship & Career Growth Our team is dedicated to supporting and empowering new team members. Our team has a wide range of experience levels and tenures. We are focused on building an environment that supports knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Work/Life Balance Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. Finding the right balance between your personal and professional life is important. We offer a Monday-Friday schedule. Our business hours are from 8am-4:30pm. We also provide paid holidays and PTO. Work Arrangement : Onsite We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.