Microbiology Technician

Our client, a world-class global food safety and quality partner, is hiring!  They offer services to the food and nutrition industry in the way of testing, auditing, consulting, training, research and other various services.  You have the opportunity to work in state of the art laboratories at competitive compensation, multiple shifts made available to you, and with generous overtime!

Shift: 10/11am-7:30/9pm
Pay: $18.50/hr

Responsibilities:

• Read plates and tubes, as required, to determine the number of organisms in the sample
• Record findings on worksheet for verification
• Write identification onto plates so that client and sample number can be tracked
• Pipette sample solution into tubes or plates according to the analysis process being performed
• Pour the agar into plates or tubes to begin the growth process
• Prepare sample for analysis by recording, weighing, and blending
• Collect plates and place them in the incubator for the specified amount of time and temperature
• Prepare media and broth for use in pathogen testing as required
• Sterilize materials needed for analysis. Autoclave plates before discarding
• Perform food poisoning, pH and other analysis tests on sample when requested by the client
• Ensure that media and materials are prepared for the next testing sequence

Requirements:

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience and 1+ year relevant work; or, Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Have a basic knowledge of microbiology to accurately perform testing procedures and obtain accurate results.
• A basic knowledge of personal computers is useful to accurately enter testing data and results.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and policies is necessary to ensure a safe working environment.