Microbiology Lab Technician

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting routine standard plating and media inoculations on raw materials, batch samples, and finished product.
• Support investigations by conducting micro analysis on samples as needed by technical managers.
• Coverage of assigned plating, handling, and inoculating instructions on environmental samples.
• Prepare and maintain all micro media required for all routine Lyons plate count requirements and/or requested by the Food Safety Manager.
• Conduct plate counts and record results.
• Absorb responsibility for the maintenance of lab equipment.
• Follow all established micro lab SOPs.
• Directly communicate any micro or supply issues to the Sr. Food Safety Manager.
• Assist with audits, challenge studies, and special projects as needed.
• Maintain good laboratory and housekeeping practices.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years’ experience in a laboratory environment. Quality Assurance or Microbiology laboratory preferred.
• LIMS Labworks experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Basic laboratory skills, including aseptic technique, media preparation, plating, dilutions, pipetting, and swabbing.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.