Micro Lab Technician: Food Safety QC | 6a-2:30p Weekdays

Post Holdings, Inc.; Gaylord (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Gaylord, Minnesota is seeking a Laboratory Media Preparation technician responsible for quality controls, media preparation, and data entry.

The role includes monitoring temperatures, plating procedures, and supporting food safety and quality programs in a high-volume lab environment. Candidates should have strong reading, writing, and math skills, with a one-year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent.
• Reading and interpreting safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups or employees.

Responsibilities

• Media preparation and pre-poured plates.
• Quality control: temperature checks, sterility testing, PH calibration.
• Data entry and inventory management in SAP.
• Plating procedures on raw materials and swabs.
• Perform rapid tests and analyze microbiological results.
• Adhere to GMPs, food safety, and health policies.
• Maintain sanitary lab conditions and safe work practices.

Skills

Reading and interpretation

Writing reports

Effective communication

Mathematical ability

Computers and data entry

SAP knowledge

Plating and lab procedures

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

Tools

SAP

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Gaylord, Minnesota is seeking a Laboratory Media Preparation technician responsible for quality controls, media preparation, and data entry.

The role includes monitoring temperatures, plating procedures, and supporting food safety and quality programs in a high-volume lab environment. Candidates should have strong reading, writing, and math skills, with a one-year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent.