Evening & Weekend Microbiology Technician

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America; Crete (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

PTO package

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America is seeking a Microbiology Technician in Crete, IL to prepare samples, label plates, and perform analysis under defined protocols. The role requires basic science knowledge and routine use of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 2:00 PM start. Compensation: $18.50–$20.50 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) options. Apply to join a global leader in food safety and public health.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma and 1+ year relevant work.
• Basic science knowledge to perform testing and obtain accurate results.
• Basic PC literacy to enter testing data and results.
• Planning skills useful to maintain supplies and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for analysis by recording, weighing, and blending.
• Write identification onto plates so that client and sample number can be tracked.
• Pipette sample solution into tubes or plates according to the analysis process.
• Pour the agar into plates or tubes to begin the growth process.
• Collect plates and incubate them for the specified time and temperature.
• Prepare media and broth for use in pathogen testing as required.
• Maintain knowledge of LIMS to complete job responsibilities.
• Set up equipment and materials needed for analysis.
• Read plates and tubes to determine organism count in the sample.
• Support quality and continuous improvement processes.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

LIMS knowledge

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

LIMS software

Job description

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America is seeking a Microbiology Technician in Crete, IL to prepare samples, label plates, and perform analysis under defined protocols. The role requires basic science knowledge and routine use of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 2:00 PM start. Compensation: $18.50–$20.50 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) options. Apply to join a global leader in food safety and public health.