Food Microbiology Technician — Public Health Impact

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America; Crete (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Generous PTO

Optional 401(k) plan with employer

Job summary

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America is seeking a Microbiology Technician for the Food Science Center in Crete, IL. The role involves performing microbiology tests, recording data, and maintaining LIMS accuracy in a state-of-the-art laboratory.

This full-time on-site position offers benefits and requires an associates degree or equivalent, with basic microbiology and computer skills. Training on safety and process standards is provided.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience.
• Basic knowledge of microbiology to perform testing procedures accurately.
• Basic knowledge of personal computers to enter data and results.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Read plates and tubes to determine the number of organisms.
• Record findings on worksheet for verification.
• Pipette sample solutions into tubes or plates as required.
• Maintain knowledge of LIMS for job responsibilities.

Skills

Basic microbiology knowledge

Computer literacy

Laboratory safety procedures

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America is seeking a Microbiology Technician for the Food Science Center in Crete, IL. The role involves performing microbiology tests, recording data, and maintaining LIMS accuracy in a state-of-the-art laboratory.

This full-time on-site position offers benefits and requires an associates degree or equivalent, with basic microbiology and computer skills. Training on safety and process standards is provided.