Laboratory Technician-Lab

Pilgrim's; Broadway (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a laboratory technician to perform a variety of microbiology tests in a fast-paced environment. You will prepare and test samples, record results, and ensure quality standards are met.

The role involves setting up equipment, performing dilutions, and verifying specifications for food and environmental samples. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of related lab experience, with strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of directly related laboratory experience typical.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory operations according to prescribed standards.
• Determines microbial loads in food and environmental samples.
• Sets up and operates laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Analyzes samples and performs tests per standards.
• Tests samples to verify conformity to specifications and records results.
• Cleans laboratory equipment.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under general supervision performs a variety of routine laboratory operations in a microbiology laboratory. Duties usually consist of setting samples for microbial testing; making dilutions of food and environmental samples, setting samples for pathogens testing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs laboratory work according to prescribed standards.
• Determines microbial loads in food and environmental samples.
• Sets up, and operates laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Analyzes samples. Performs laboratory tests according to prescribed standards
• Tests samples to verify conformity to specifications. Records test results.
• Cleans laboratory equipment.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

EDUCATION

Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).

EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base hourly salary rate of$18.60/hour
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

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