Microbiologist I

SGS; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Online training

Paid time off

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support food pathogen detection analyses in a busy lab environment. You will operate equipment, prepare samples, and ensure compliance with SOPs and test methods. Responsibilities include maintaining instruments, recording quality data, reporting deficiencies, and documenting corrective actions.

A Bachelor's in Microbiology or related field and experience with LIMS and Office 365 are required. Typical schedule is Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field, or commercial laboratory experience.
• Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office 365; experience with LIMS.

Responsibilities

• Handles samples and performs analyses according to SOPs and test methods.
• Maintains and verifies laboratory equipment.
• Reports deficiencies or malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Maintains records of all quality activities per SOPs and test methods.
• Identifies and documents nonconformities on Corrective Action Requests.

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

This job operates in a lab environment with equipment such as analytical balances, food homogenization equipment, pipetting tools, incubators, water baths, plate readers, various commercial protein and DNA based technologies for food pathogen detection (VIDAS, BAX, GDS, GeneUp, BioRAd), spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System, basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture, protein, fat, ash, salt.

• Handles samples and performs analyses according to Operating Procedures and test methodology
• Maintains and verifies equipment
• Reports deficiencies or malfunction to the supervisor
• Maintains records of all quality activities as documented in Operating Procedures and test methods
• Identifies and records nonconformities on Corrective Action Requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field or commercial laboratory experience
• Computer Skills: Basic use of Microsoft Office 365 Suite required, experience with LIMS system
• Regularly operates laboratory equipment such as analytical balances, food homogenization equipment, pipetting tools, incubators, water baths, plate readers, various commercial protein and DNA based technologies for food pathogen detection (VIDAS, BAX, GDS, GeneUp, BioRAd), spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System.

Additional Information

Shift Schedule Requirements

Candidates must be available to work the following schedule:

• Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please note that schedules may be adjusted based on business needs and operational requirements. Due to the nature of our testing services, the laboratory operates weekends and holidays, and candidates must be willing to work as needed to support business demands.

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health:Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth:In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth:Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance:Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.