FSQA Microbiology Technologist

Fresh Mark, Inc.; Salem (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations

Educational assistance

Health care plan

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Fresh Mark, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Sampling Technician to perform microbiological sampling per EMP and manage samples from collection through documentation.

You will work with Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation to investigate root causes and implement corrective actions, while maintaining schedules and inventory for microbiological testing. The role requires flexible scheduling, independent work, and strong communication and documentation skills to support customer, regulatory,

Qualifications

• Degree, coursework, or experience in Microbiology, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Flexible schedule with occasional early mornings, shift work, and weekends as needed.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental and microbiological sampling according to the EMP.
• Collect, label, document, and manage environmental swabs and samples.
• Perform routine testing including pre-operational, contact surface, air, water, and compressed air sampling.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation teams on root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain environmental monitoring documentation and cleaning schedules.
• Monitor microbiological inventory and testing supplies.
• Support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.
• Participate in food safety, sanitation, microbiology, and capital project meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Strong communication

Documentation

Education

Microbiology/related field preferred

Job description

Sponsorship: Not available for this position

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental and microbiological sampling according to the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP).
• Collect, label, document, and manage environmental swabs and samples.
• Perform routine testing including pre-operational, contact surface, air, water, and compressed air sampling.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation teams on root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain environmental monitoring documentation and cleaning schedules.
• Monitor microbiological inventory and testing supplies.
• Support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.
• Participate in food safety, sanitation, microbiology, and capital project meetings.

Qualifications

• Degree, coursework, or experience in Microbiology, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field preferred.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Flexible schedule with occasional early mornings, shift work, and weekends as needed.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

We invite you to be part of our exciting team and rapidly growing business.

Fresh Mark provides an excellent work environment and comprehensive benefits including paid vacations and holidays, educational assistance and reimbursement, health care with low premiums and deductibles, vision, 401K with company match and more.

About Fresh Mark, Inc.

At Fresh Mark, people come first. It's not just a slogan, it is engrained in the fabric of who we are and what we work to achieve every day. The cornerstone of our culture is based on a foundation of taking care of all our employees on every level. As a team member here, you will be given the tools, leadership, and support to grow in your knowledge and career and as a leader yourself.

Owned and made in the USA for more than 100 years, Fresh Mark's Sugardale brand takes a personal approach to making great tasting high quality meats. For a century, we've been dedicated to making the best products, the best way. Made with top quality ingredients and workmanship, Sugardale supplies bacon, ham, hot dogs, sliced lunch meats, pepperoni and salami and other specialty meat items with annual sales of more than $1 billion.

Fresh Mark welcomes all interested people to apply for job opportunities in our company. We pride ourselves in being a diverse company and we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any legally protected status.

All applicants applying for positions with Fresh Mark must accept the Employment Application Consent Form to continue their candidacy.

Fresh Mark is a drug free workplace.

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