Food Microbiology Lab Technician: Pathogen Testing & QA

System One; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

System One, Hershey, PA, is seeking a Microbiology Lab Tech for a contract role onsite. You will prepare media, perform microbiological analyses of foods and environmental samples, and support routine testing.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Microbiology or related field with 2–3 years of food microbiology experience. Strong record keeping for autoclave and sample handling is essential; 40-hour weeks on-site.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Microbiology, Food Science, Biology or related field.
• 2–3 years of food microbiology testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain microbiological media for in-house food testing.
• Maintain inventory of media and supplies to support testing.
• Coordinate destruction of samples after results entry.
• Maintain autoclave records related to preparation and destruction of routine analysis.
• Support food product sample receiving and analyses.
• Microbiological analyses of food ingredients, finished product, and environmental swabs.
• Plating for hygiene indicators and molecular testing for food borne pathogens.
• Assist in sample preparation and receiving as needed.
• Microbiological data interpretation and review.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biology or related field

Job description

System One, Hershey, PA, is seeking a Microbiology Lab Tech for a contract role onsite. You will prepare media, perform microbiological analyses of foods and environmental samples, and support routine testing.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Microbiology or related field with 2–3 years of food microbiology experience. Strong record keeping for autoclave and sample handling is essential; 40-hour weeks on-site.