Food Microbiology Technician: Media Prep & Analysis

Spectraforce Technologies; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies seeks a Microbiologist for a 6-7 month assignment in Hershey, PA. The role centers on preparing microbiological media for in-house food testing and supporting analyses of samples, with emphasis on plating, hygiene indicators, and molecular testing workflows.

The candidate will also assist in sample preparation and data interpretation, while maintaining autoclave records and ensuring proper destruction of samples after results entry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biology or related field is required.
• 2-3 years of food microbiology testing experience preferred, or 5+ years if no Bachelor's degree.
• Microbiology is the core skill for this role.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility: Media preparation for in-house food testing.
• Support microbiological analyses of food ingredients, finished products, and environmental swabs.
• Maintain autoclave records related to preparation and destruction of samples.

Skills

Media preparation

Microbiology

Sample receiving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

5+ years of food microbiology experience

Job description

Spectraforce Technologies seeks a Microbiologist for a 6-7 month assignment in Hershey, PA. The role centers on preparing microbiological media for in-house food testing and supporting analyses of samples, with emphasis on plating, hygiene indicators, and molecular testing workflows.

The candidate will also assist in sample preparation and data interpretation, while maintaining autoclave records and ensuring proper destruction of samples after results entry.