Food Microbiology Specialist - Contract

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled individual for a mid-senior level role in food microbiology testing. The successful candidate will have a B.S. in Microbiology or related field and 2-3 years of relevant experience, or 5+ years in lieu of a degree. Responsibilities include preparing microbiological media, maintaining laboratory supplies, and conducting microbiological analyses of food products. This contract position is a vital role in ensuring food safety in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of food microbiology testing experience, or 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Familiarity with microbiological media preparation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare microbiological media for food testing.
• Maintain inventory and supply of microbiological media.
• Coordinate sample destruction and maintain records.
• Support microbiological analyses and data interpretation.

Skills

Food microbiology experience

Microbiological data interpretation

Education

B.S. in Microbiology, Food Science or related field

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled individual for a mid-senior level role in food microbiology testing. The successful candidate will have a B.S. in Microbiology or related field and 2-3 years of relevant experience, or 5+ years in lieu of a degree. Responsibilities include preparing microbiological media, maintaining laboratory supplies, and conducting microbiological analyses of food products. This contract position is a vital role in ensuring food safety in a dynamic environment.