Laboratory Technician

On-Site role

Job Description:

• This role is responsible for carrying out approved microbiological techniques and methodologies, preparing samples, and performing analytical and microbial testing of food products, ingredients, environmental samples, and other sample matrices.

Responsibilities:

• Apply aseptic technique in all work conducted.
• Documentation of sample preparation, quality control and analytical activities.
• Prepare and analyze samples for pathogens, indicator organisms, probiotics, and other microbes.
• Accurately perform testing methods and read testing results.
• Responsible for the completion of required training to progress to more complex tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Microbiology or a Life Science.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique.
• 1+ years of laboratory experience in a commercial food testing analytical laboratory desirable but not required.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 or GLPs desirable but not required.
• General knowledge and experience in microbiological testing desirable but not required.

Physical Demands:

• Must have full dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer and carry out required testing and tasks.
• Capable of keeping up with a fast-paced, goal-oriented team.
• Color vision and depth perception necessary.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50lbs.

Hours:

• Shift is Monday thru Friday 7am-3:30pm. 
• Weekend work may be required to meet business needs or schedules.(May be a one off or two)

Keywords:

• Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Science, Laboratory, Biology, Bacteria, Pathogen, Science.
• Title: External Technician of Quality.

About us:
At our organization, we take our mission and values to heart! We are on a mission to offer more and better jobs all over the world! Our goal is to care for you while you care for our clients and get you paid the highest pay possible. All our associates working with us are expected to embrace our RACE values: R - Results Matter, A- Approachable, C - Care, and E - Emergency i.e. work with a sense of urgency.

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