Beverage Micro Lab Technician - Quality & Safety

Pittston Co-Packers; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittston Co-Packers in Luzerne County, PA is seeking a Micro Lab Technician to perform microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished beverages. This role supports food safety monitoring programs and product release decisions through timely laboratory testing.

The ideal candidate has an associate or bachelor’s degree in microbiology or related field and 1–2 years of experience in a beverage quality lab, with aseptic technique and GMP knowledge.

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 (e.g., APC, yeast/mold, coliforms, Enterobacteriaceae) 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 Labatory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and food safety standards
• Housekeeping and inventory of Labatory
• 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

Team collaboration

Independent work

Lab safety

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in microbiology or related field

1–2 years experience in food/beverage quality lab

Familiarity with microbial plating/identification

Job description

Pittston Co-Packers in Luzerne County, PA is seeking a Micro Lab Technician to perform microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished beverages. This role supports food safety monitoring programs and product release decisions through timely laboratory testing.

The ideal candidate has an associate or bachelor’s degree in microbiology or related field and 1–2 years of experience in a beverage quality lab, with aseptic technique and GMP knowledge.