Indigo improves grower profitability, environmental sustainability, and consumer health through the use of natural microbiology and digital technologies. Utilizing beneficial plant microbes and agronomic insights, Indigo works with growers to sustainably produce high quality harvests. The company then connects growers and buyers directly to bring these harvests to market. Working across the supply chain, Indigo is forwarding its mission of harnessing nature to help farmers sustainably feed the planet. The company is headquartered in Charlestown, MA, with additional offices in Memphis, TN, Research Triangle Park, NC, Sydney, Australia, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and São Paulo, Brazil. http://www.indigoag.com/

The role of the Quality Control Research Associate II is to ensure that Indigo seed applied microbial products meet established quality standards and expectations by performing microbial analytical procedures to characterize in-process and commercial microbial samples.

 Key Outcomes:

• Follow established QC laboratory processes and protocols to determine concentration and purity of microbial samples under critical timelines
• Conduct stability analysis on bulk and final formulations and assess physical attributes of samples, including viscosity, density and moisture
• Coordinate incoming samples from contract manufacturers
• Track and organize sample and retain inventory
• Record and interpret QC data, using Excel, and issue Certificate of Analyses
• Assist with experiments to define more efficient and cost effective microbial analytic protocols and develop assays for high throughput screening
• Occasionally isolate DNA from microbial samples
• Execute on contamination preventive initiatives, using 5S methodology

Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; organized and methodical
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
• Team player with demonstrated ability to work with both internal and external collaborators

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, or Microbiology with minimum 4 years prior lab experience
• Strong microbiology and associated microbial testing methodologies background, with applied experience in CFU plating, physical attribute testing, and demonstrated proficiency with sterile technique
• Working knowledge of Quality Control procedures and processes, experience writing and following SOPs