Microbiology Lab Technician

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About the role

As a Microbiology Lab Technician, you will conduct analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples using approved techniques to ensure quality and safety.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Proficiency in aseptic techniques.
• Experience in microbiology, biology, chemistry, and quality control.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in the Sciences is preferred but not required.
• Candidates with laboratory or quality experience without a degree will be considered.

Schedule

Tuesday to Saturday, 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

Pay

Pay range: $19.50–$19.50 per hour. Individual compensation depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. If eligible, benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available).
• Life Insurance (voluntary life and AD&D for 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).

After a 90-day review period, consultants with good attendance, no call-ins, no quality errors, and completed training will receive a pay increase.

Work Environment

• Contract-to-hire position based in De Pere, WI.
• Fully onsite role.
• Opportunities for learning and advancement within the organization.
• Internal promotion opportunities at both local and national levels.