FSQA Microbiology Technologist: Environmental Sampling Pro

Fresh Mark Inc.; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations

Holidays

Educational assistance

Health care with low premiums

Vision

401K with company match

Job summary

Fresh Mark, Inc. in Massillon, Ohio is seeking a detail-oriented FSQA Microbiology Technologist to support food safety and environmental monitoring programs.

This on-site role involves environmental and microbiological sampling, sanitation verification, investigations, and cross-functional collaboration to drive corrective actions. Responsibilities include sampling according to EMP, documenting swabs and samples, routine testing (pre-operational, surface, air, water), and supporting audits.

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

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Documentation

Organizational skills

Independent work

Time management

Education

Microbiology

Food Science

Biology

Chemistry

Job description

Fresh Mark, Inc. in Massillon, Ohio is seeking a detail-oriented FSQA Microbiology Technologist to support food safety and environmental monitoring programs.

This on-site role involves environmental and microbiological sampling, sanitation verification, investigations, and cross-functional collaboration to drive corrective actions. Responsibilities include sampling according to EMP, documenting swabs and samples, routine testing (pre-operational, surface, air, water), and supporting audits.