Entry Level Microbiology Lab Technician

Position Overview

The Microbiology Laboratory Technician is responsible for conducting analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. This role requires the application of approved microbiological techniques and methodologies to ensure accurate testing results.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries.
• Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload to maintain sample integrity.
• Maintain media and reagents as needed for daily microbiological testing.
• Inventory and report expendable supplies and materials necessary for testing requirements.
• Provide routine preventive maintenance through daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal.
• Perform quality control monitoring, including taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, and running media controls.
• Independently pursue assigned processes and procedures in accordance with policies and customer requirements.
• Maintain laboratory conditions, including equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures.
• Conduct all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
• Share information openly and in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in Biology, Microbiology, and Chemistry.
• Experience with aseptic techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Capability to work efficiently in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in the Sciences is preferred.
• Consideration will be given to candidates with laboratory or quality experience without a degree.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $17.50 - $18.50/hr
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)