Microbiologist

Adirondack Beverages; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Adirondack Beverages in Schenectady, NY, is seeking a Microbiologist for our beverage manufacturing facility. This is an entry-level to early-career role offering hands-on microbiology work and exposure to quality systems.

Responsibilities include analyzing samples, maintaining records, assisting with the weekly microbiological report, and supporting the Quality Manager with investigations and process improvements.

Qualifications

• AS degree in Biology or closely related field.
• High attention to detail.
• Team player with ability to adapt to changing environment.
• Willing to work in a beverage manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Document and respond to consumer complaints
• Assist with the weekly microbiological report
• Report mechanical, raw material or procedural problems to the Quality Manager
• Perform a variety of sample collections and plating of finished products
• Read and interpret microbiological plates
• Participate in short and long term microbiological research projects
• Prepare reagents, standards, and buffer solutions as necessary
• Order laboratory supplies and equipment
• Help maintain the consumer complaint database
• Perform miscellaneous projects as needed, including; extra sample collections, new product testing, testing consumer samples, changing carbon beds or cleaning reaction tanks in the waterplant, etc.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Adapt to changing environment

Education

AS degree in Biology

Job description

ADK - FT Non Union Full-Time Schenectady, NY, US

Salary Range: $24.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Microbiologist

Overview:Immediate openings for entry level & early career Microbiologists within a beverage manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities:

• Document and respond to consumer complaints
• Assist with the weekly microbiological report
• Report any mechanical, raw material or procedural problems to the Quality Manager
• Perform a variety of sample collections and plating of finished products.
• Read and interpret microbioloqical plates.
• Participate in short and long term microbioloqical research projects.
• Prepare reagents, standards, and buffer solutions as necessary.
• Order laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Help maintain the consumer complaint database
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Quality Manager.
• Perform miscellaneous projects as needed, including; extra sample collections, new product testing, testing consumer samples, changing carbon beds or cleaning reaction tanks in the waterplant, etc.

Requirements:

• Minimum of an AS degree in Biology
• High Attention to detail
• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to adapt to an changing environment