Food Microbiology Technician I – Lab Analysis & QA

EMSL ANALYTICAL INC; Cinnaminson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(k)

Voluntary benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Flexible spending account

Job summary

EMSL Analytical, Inc. in Cinnaminson, NJ is seeking a Microbiologist I specializing in Food Microbiology to prepare and analyze samples. The role involves media prep, sample prep, pH adjustments, documentation, and performing quantitative and qualitative analyses including APC, coliforms/E. coli, S.

aureus, yeast and mold, Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli O157:H7. The position is full time with an 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule; overtime and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science field (Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, or related).
• 1–2 years in a commercial lab is a plus.
• Experience with aseptic technique or culture-based microbiology required.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Must be able to distinguish colors for analysis.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced setting; strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare media and assist with sample prep and pH adjustments.
• Document preparation and analytical activities.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses for food samples (APC, Coliform/E. coli, S. aureus, Yeast & Mold, Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli O157:H7).
• Conduct confirmation analyses of presumptive isolates and participate in specialty projects.
• Assist with lab organization, inventory, calibrations, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Cross-train in Environmental Microbiology (microscopy) and other areas as needed.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Food microbiology

Team collaboration

Color vision

Communication skills

Typing / computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, or Life Science

Job description

EMSL Analytical, Inc. in Cinnaminson, NJ is seeking a Microbiologist I specializing in Food Microbiology to prepare and analyze samples. The role involves media prep, sample prep, pH adjustments, documentation, and performing quantitative and qualitative analyses including APC, coliforms/E. coli, S.

aureus, yeast and mold, Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli O157:H7. The position is full time with an 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule; overtime and weekend work may be required.