Micro Lab Tech - Food Microbiology & Growth (Day One Benefits)

Ya Ya Foods USA LLC; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day One Benefits

Competitive Wages

Inclusive Company Culture

Opportunities for Growth

Cutting-edge Technology

Job summary

Ya YA Foods USA LLC in Ogden, UT is seeking a Microbiology Lab Technician to perform aseptic sampling and analyze packaging and raw materials in a GMP environment. The role supports quality control, laboratory investigations, and documentation to ensure product safety and compliance.

Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a scientific field, 3+ years’ experience in food manufacturing, HACCP/PCQI training preferred, and strong communication and leadership skills for coordinating

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in food manufacturing within a GMP environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a similar scientific discipline.
• HACCP-certified or FSMA-PCQI training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs aseptic sampling and microbiological analyses of packaging materials, raw materials, and finished products according to standard methods to determine conformance to specifications.
• Conducts pH testing of final products as part of commercial sterility testing.
• Conducts plant environmental swabbing, air monitoring, and water sampling based on pre-determined frequency and standard procedures.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the lab following 5S principles.
• Monitors lab equipment performance and calibration schedules to ensure testing standards.
• Prepares materials and culture media for microbial testing including growth promotion testing.
• Assists in supply inventory and management and informs team leaders of low-stock items.
• Prepares samples and documents when external testing is required.
• Records results and ensures reports/doc accuracy per good documentation practices.
• Communicates with QC technicians and QA/QC supervisors regarding issues affecting product quality.
• Participates in lab investigations for non-conformances or out-of-specifications.
• Complies with health, safety, environmental, food safety, legal regulations, and company requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Job description

Ya YA Foods USA LLC in Ogden, UT is seeking a Microbiology Lab Technician to perform aseptic sampling and analyze packaging and raw materials in a GMP environment. The role supports quality control, laboratory investigations, and documentation to ensure product safety and compliance.

Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a scientific field, 3+ years’ experience in food manufacturing, HACCP/PCQI training preferred, and strong communication and leadership skills for coordinating