FSQA Microbiology Technologist: Env Monitoring Pro

Fresh Mark Incorporated; Salem (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations and holidays

Educational assistance

Health care with low premiums

Vision benefits

401K with company match

Job summary

Fresh Mark Incorporated seeks a detail-oriented FSQA Microbiology Technologist to support food safety and environmental monitoring programs, including sampling and investigations.

You will conduct environmental and microbiological sampling, sanitation verification, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive corrective and preventive actions; this role requires flexibility for early shifts, weekends, and strong documentation and organizational skills.

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.

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.

Skills

Investigative skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Microbiology/related science background

Job description

Fresh Mark Incorporated seeks a detail-oriented FSQA Microbiology Technologist to support food safety and environmental monitoring programs, including sampling and investigations.

You will conduct environmental and microbiological sampling, sanitation verification, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive corrective and preventive actions; this role requires flexibility for early shifts, weekends, and strong documentation and organizational skills.