Food Microbiology Lab Technician – Quality & Analysis

Michael Foods; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Norwalk, Iowa, is seeking a microbiology technician responsible for sampling, analysis and reporting for end-to-end quality and food safety.

You will manage lab supplies, perform rapid analyses with Vidas and AOAC/ISO methods, maintain QC activities, and support quality functions. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, lab experience, and strong computer skills; standard daytime hours Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Prior experience working in a laboratory environment is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Attention to detail: ability to compute rates, ratios, and percents and interpret data.
• Proficient computer skills including using spreadsheets and word-processing software.

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for all microbiological sampling, analysis and reporting for end-to-end quality and food safety.
• Supplies and inventory management of products for the micro lab.
• Maintain Microbiology laboratory quality control activities as outlined in the Microbiology Internal Control Plan (ICP).
• Rapid microbiological analysis including Vidas technology.
• Microbial analysis using AOAC/ISO methodology.
• Microbial data entry and reporting out of specification data with corrective action initiated.
• Support quality functions and perform Root Cause Analysis for deviations and failures.
• Environmental monitoring for pathogens per the Internal Control Plan.
• Responsible for reporting microbiological results and managing product/ingredient release per MFI standards.
• Adhere to GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure quality is maintained.
• Report to management any conditions affecting food safety, quality or personnel safety.

Skills

Lab experience

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Reading documents

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate from college/technical school

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Norwalk, Iowa, is seeking a microbiology technician responsible for sampling, analysis and reporting for end-to-end quality and food safety.

You will manage lab supplies, perform rapid analyses with Vidas and AOAC/ISO methods, maintain QC activities, and support quality functions. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, lab experience, and strong computer skills; standard daytime hours Monday through Friday.