Beverage Micro Lab Technician

Pittston Co-Packers; Pittston Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittston Co-Packers in Pittston Township, PA, is seeking a Micro Lab Technician to perform microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished beverages. You will support food safety monitoring, sanitation verification, and product release decisions through accurate lab testing.

The ideal candidate has experience in a food or beverage quality lab, with aseptic technique and standard microbiological methods.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Food Science, or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in a food or beverage quality lab preferred.
• Familiarity with basic microbial plating and identification methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbial testing on product and environmental samples.
• Prepare media, testing by pour plate and membrane filtration, reading back results and recordkeeping.
• Document results according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor, maintain and calibrate lab equipment.
• Support environmental monitoring through water sampling, swabbing, and air plate collection to support sanitation verification programs.
• Assist in investigating microbial out-of-spec results and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and food safety standards.
• Housekeeping and inventory of Laboratory.
• Follow all company policies and procedures related to safety, food safety, and quality standards, including GMPs, PPE requirements, and hazard reporting.
• Perform all other duties or tasks as assigned by management to support departmental or company objectives.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Independent work

Lab safety knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in microbiology or Food Science

Tools

Microbial plating

Membrane filtration

Media preparation

Job description

Pittston Co-Packers in Pittston Township, PA, is seeking a Micro Lab Technician to perform microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished beverages. You will support food safety monitoring, sanitation verification, and product release decisions through accurate lab testing.

The ideal candidate has experience in a food or beverage quality lab, with aseptic technique and standard microbiological methods.