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 eye

Generous PTO package

401(k) with company match

Job summary

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES – NORTH AMERICA in Crete, IL seeks a Microbiology Technician for the Food Science Center. The role includes plating, sample prep, and data entry in a fast-paced lab environment. You will support quality initiatives and ensure safe, accurate testing processes are followed.

The candidate should have an Associate degree or equivalent, basic microbiology knowledge, and computer literacy. Full-time schedule with benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field.
• Basic knowledge of microbiology to perform testing procedures accurately.
• Basic knowledge of personal computers to enter data and results.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety procedures and policies to ensure a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Read plates and tubes to determine organism counts.
• Record findings on worksheets for verification.
• Write identifications onto plates to track client and sample numbers.
• Pipette samples into tubes or plates according to procedures.
• Pour agar into plates for growth and prepare samples for analysis.
• Maintain and operate equipment and perform routine tests as required.
• Support quality and continuous improvement processes in the lab.
• Follow safety policies and assist in maintaining a clean work area.

Skills

Basic microbiology

Computer literacy

Lab safety awareness

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

LIMS

Job description

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES – NORTH AMERICA in Crete, IL seeks a Microbiology Technician for the Food Science Center. The role includes plating, sample prep, and data entry in a fast-paced lab environment. You will support quality initiatives and ensure safe, accurate testing processes are followed.

The candidate should have an Associate degree or equivalent, basic microbiology knowledge, and computer literacy. Full-time schedule with benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) plan.