Research Associate, Microbiology

Job Summary:

Revance is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate, Microbiology to join our Bio Science R&D team. The successful candidate will support research and development activities focused on microbial analysis, culture techniques, and experimental design. This role involves hands-on laboratory work, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to advance scientific projects.

Reporting to: Manager, Bio ScienceLocation: Johnson City, TN - onsite

Responsibilities/Essential Duties:

• Perform microbiological assays, including microbial culture, isolation, and identification.
• Conduct sterility testing, environmental monitoring, and microbial enumeration.
• Prepare media and reagents, and maintain laboratory equipment in compliance with safety standards.
• Assist in experimental design, data collection, and statistical analysis.
• Document all procedures and results accurately in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems.
• Support quality control and regulatory compliance for microbiological testing.
• Collaborate with scientists and project teams to meet research objectives and timelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment following GLP/GMP guidelines.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree & 2+ years’ directly related experience; OR
• Master’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in microbiology, molecular biology, biology or related field.
• 2-3 years’ laboratory experience in microbiology, molecular biology, or related discipline (academic or industry).
• Bioreactors & fermenters: controlled growth of microbes for research or industrial use.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques and microbial handling.
• Familiarity with molecular biology tools (PCR, RT-PCR, SDS-PAGE, etc.).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong presentation skills; ability to present scientific data to a broad audience, including both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Able to manage time well and complete assigned tasks on time.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Advanced HPLC, FPLC, etc. skills.

Company Summary:

Crown is a proud member of the Revance Portfolio of skincare offerings. Revance is a fast-growing global aesthetics and skincare company focused on providing innovative aesthetics and market-leading skincare offerings throughout every stage of life. With a differentiated portfolio of products spanning 60 countries, Revance meets the evolving needs of patients and consumers worldwide through continued innovation and commercialization of new products and treatments.

What Revance invests in you:

• Competitive Compensation including base salary and annual performance bonus.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and floating holidays that can be used whenever you choose.
• Generous healthcare benefits, Employer HSA match, 401k match, wellness discounts and much more.

This section of the job description is required by the American with Disability Act (ADA). The ADA requires that job descriptions reflect the physical and mental demands required to effectively perform the essential duties of the job. The ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against a “qualified individual with a disability” in all aspects of the employment relationship. A “qualified individual with a disability” is “an individual who meets the education, experience, skill, and other job-related requirements of a position held or desired, and who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a specified job.”

Revance is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.