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Microbiologist
HireTalent
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
4 weeks ago
- food safety
4 weeks ago
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Overview
We are seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Technician to support food microbiology testing and laboratory operations within a quality-focused environment. This role is primarily responsible for media preparation, laboratory testing support, inventory management, and microbiological analysis of food products and environmental samples.The ideal candidate will have hands-on food microbiology experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a laboratory setting focused on food safety and quality.
Responsibilities
Media Preparation & Laboratory Operations
- Prepare microbiological media for in-house food testing activities
- Maintain inventory and an adequate supply of prepared and commercially available microbiological media
- Coordinate the destruction and disposal of samples following result reporting
- Maintain autoclave records related to media preparation and sample destruction
- Ensure laboratory supplies and materials are organized and available to support testing needs
Microbiological Testing Support
- Perform microbiological analyses of food ingredients, finished products, and environmental swab samples
- Conduct plating procedures for hygiene indicators
- Support molecular testing for foodborne pathogens
- Assist with sample receiving, preparation, and processing
- Review, interpret, and document microbiological testing results
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation
Quality & Compliance
- Follow laboratory procedures, safety standards, and quality protocols
- Support food safety and quality assurance initiatives
- Ensure testing activities are completed accurately and efficiently
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biology, or a related scientific field
- 2-3 years of food microbiology testing experience
- 5+ years of food microbiology laboratory experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree
- Experience preparing microbiological media
- Knowledge of microbiological laboratory techniques and procedures
- Experience performing food microbiology analyses
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Food Science background
- Experience in food manufacturing, food safety, or quality laboratory environments
- Experience with foodborne pathogen testing
- Experience interpreting microbiological data and laboratory results
- Familiarity with environmental monitoring and hygiene testing programs
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