Microbiologist

TekWissen ®; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Part time

Job summary

A leading workforce management provider is seeking a Microbiologist for a temporary, onsite position in Hershey, PA. Responsibilities include preparing microbiological media for food testing, conducting analyses of food ingredients, and maintaining sample records. Required qualifications include a B.S. in Microbiology or related fields, or 5+ years of relevant work experience. This role offers a base pay rate of $23.00/hr and is essential for ensuring food safety and quality at a renowned chocolate manufacturing client.

Qualifications

• Microbiology experience needed for this role.
• Food science a plus, but not required.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of food microbiology work experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the microbiological media for in-house food testing purposes.
• Maintain an inventory of microbiological media formats.
• Coordinate the destruction of samples after results entry.
• Maintain autoclave records related to routine analysis.
• Conduct microbiological analyses of food ingredients and products.
• Plating for hygiene indicators and molecular testing.
• Assist in sample preparation and receiving as needed.
• Interpret microbiological data and review.

Skills

Microbiology experience

Food science

Education

B.S. in Microbiology, Food Science, Biology or related field

Job description

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Base pay range

$23.00/hr - $23.00/hr

Position: Microbiologist

Location: Hershey, PA 17033

Duration: 7 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is an American multinational company and one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world. It also manufactures baked products, beverages and many more that are produced globally.

Job Description:

• Prepare the microbiological media for in-house food testing purposes
• Maintain an inventory and well stocked supply of prepared and commercially available microbiological media formats to support testing.
• Coordinate the destruction of samples after results entry
• Maintain autoclave records related to the preparation and destruction of routine analysis
• Microbiological analyses of food ingredients, finished product, and environmental swabs
• Plating for hygiene indicators and molecular testing for food borne pathogens
• Assist in sample preparation and receiving as needed
• Microbiological data interpretation and review

Qualifications

• Microbiology experience needed for this role.
• Food science a plus, but not required.
• Microbiology is most important skill set.

Education

• B.S. in Microbiology, Food Science, Biology or related field; and 2-3 food microbiology testing experience.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, candidate must have 5+ years of food microbiology work experience.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Other