Microbiologist/ Microbiólogo
SGS · North Sioux City, SD · 1 mo ago
On-siteScienceFull-time
About the role
This job operates in a lab environment with equipment such as analytical balances, food homogenization equipment, pipetting tools, incubators, water baths, plate readers, various commercial protein and DNA based technologies for food pathogen detection (VIDAS, BAX, GDS, GeneUp, BioRAd), spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System, basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture, protein, fat, ash, salt.
- Handles samples and performs analyses according to Operating Procedures and test methodology
- Maintains and verifies equipment
- Reports deficiencies or malfunctions to the supervisor
- Maintains records of all quality activities as documented in Operating Procedures and test methods
- Identifies and records nonconformities on Corrective Action Requests.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field or commercial laboratory experience
Skills
- Language Skills: English
- Mathematical Skills: Basic level of knowledge
- Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Basic level
- Proficient Computer Skills
- Computer Skills: Basic use of Microsoft Office 365 Suite required, experience with LIMS system
- EQUIPMENT
- This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
- Regularly operates laboratory equipment such as analytical balances, food homogenization equipment, pipetting tools, incubators, water baths, plate readers, various commercial protein and DNA based technologies for food pathogen detection (VIDAS, BAX, GDS, GeneUp, BioRAd), spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System.
Benefits
- Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
- Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
- Happiness: Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
- Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave