Food Microbiology Technician—Public Health Lab Impact

Mérieux NutriSciences Dietary Supplement Testing North America; Crete (IL); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

401(k) with employer matching

Resumo da vaga

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES in Crete, IL is seeking a Microbiology Technician for the Crete Science Center. You will read plates, record results, and prepare samples for analysis in a high-volume food science environment.

The role includes maintaining lab safety, using LIMS, and supporting QA and continuous improvement initiatives. Regular daytime schedule with potential overtime; compensation begins at $20/hr with comprehensive benefit options and a structured PTO program.

Qualificações

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience in microbiology is required.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and policies.
• Ability to enter testing data and results into computer systems accurately.

Responsabilidades

• Read plates and tubes to determine the number of organisms in the sample.
• Record findings on worksheet for verification.
• Write identification onto plates so client and sample can be tracked.
• Pipette sample solution into tubes or plates according to the analysis process.
• Pour the agar into plates or tubes to begin the growth process.
• Prepare sample for analysis by recording, weighing, and blending.
• Collect plates and place them in the incubator for the required time and temperature.
• Prepare media and broth for use in pathogen testing as required.
• Sterilize materials needed for analysis; autoclave plates before discarding.
• Perform food poisoning, pH and other analyses as requested by the client.
• Maintain knowledge of LIMS used in responsibilities.
• Set up equipment and materials needed for analysis.
• Support quality and continuous improvement processes.
• Perform housekeeping to keep work areas clean and sanitized.

Conhecimentos

Microbiology knowledge

Pipetting skills

Laboratory safety procedures

Data entry using PC

Formação

Associates degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Ferramentas

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

Descrição da vaga

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES in Crete, IL is seeking a Microbiology Technician for the Crete Science Center. You will read plates, record results, and prepare samples for analysis in a high-volume food science environment.

The role includes maintaining lab safety, using LIMS, and supporting QA and continuous improvement initiatives. Regular daytime schedule with potential overtime; compensation begins at $20/hr with comprehensive benefit options and a structured PTO program.