Entry-Level Microbiology Lab Technician — ISO 17025 Focus

Sensient Technologies; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Sensient Technologies is seeking a Microbiology Technician I in Turlock, CA to perform routine and non-routine microbiology testing, from media preparation to sample analysis, ensuring ISO 17025-compliant documentation.

You will maintain inventory, ensure accurate data entry in the LIMS, support continuous improvement, and participate in research projects in a quality-focused laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• A bachelor7s degree in physical science, microbiology, biology, chemistry, or related field (required).
• Experience in microbiology laboratory work is preferred.
• Ability to follow SOPs and perform qualitative and quantitative testing.
• Good laboratory practices and safe working environment commitment.
• Ability to distinguish colors and work across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine microbiology procedures including media prep and PCR testing.
• Conduct microbiology testing with accuracy and quality per procedures and ISO 17025.
• Maintain lab operations: inventory, log sheets, calibration, proficiency testing, corrective actions.
• Prepare media and broth for testing and assist with waste disposal and cleanup.
• Maintain LIMS knowledge and documentation data entry.
• Support continuous improvement and participate in research projects.

Skills

Microbiology testing

Quality procedures

Data entry

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical science or microbiology

Tools

LIMS software

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Sensient Technologies is seeking a Microbiology Technician I in Turlock, CA to perform routine and non-routine microbiology testing, from media preparation to sample analysis, ensuring ISO 17025-compliant documentation.

You will maintain inventory, ensure accurate data entry in the LIMS, support continuous improvement, and participate in research projects in a quality-focused laboratory environment.