Microbiological Lab Technician

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle microbiological media as needed to support routine testing activities.
• Clean and process used glassware to ensure it is ready for safe and accurate laboratory use.
• Perform general cleaning and upkeep of the laboratory area to maintain a safe, organized, and compliant workspace.
• Conduct microbial testing on bacterial samples, including pathogen testing and enumeration of products.
• Perform quality control microbiological testing on fermentation products used as animal probiotics for animal feed.
• Maintain the Retainer Testing Program, ensuring tests are completed on schedule and results are documented accurately.
• Input test results and related data into Excel spreadsheets, maintaining organized and accurate electronic records.
• Swab and test for allergens on relevant surfaces and materials, following established procedures.
• Swab and test for environmental contaminants to support environmental monitoring and control within the facility.
• Maintain the Microbial Control Program, ensuring controls are implemented and monitored in line with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Sample raw materials as necessary for microbiological analysis and quality control checks.
• Complete all laboratory tasks in accordance with GMP, FAMIqs, and FSMA requirements, following established protocols and documentation standards.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• 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)

This is a Contract to Hire, fully onsite position based out of Milwaukee, WI.