Microbiologist I - 2nd Shift

Analytical Food Laboratories; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Job summary

Analytical Food Laboratories, A Tentamus Company, is seeking a Microbiologist I for the 2nd shift in Grand Prairie, TX. You will prepare samples, enrich for pathogen testing, and handle dilutions and incubation while ensuring data integrity.

Responsibilities include performing microbiology testing, quality control, and maintaining compliance with SOPs and GLP standards in a fast-paced laboratory environment. The role supports continuous improvement and lab maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science or related field preferred.
• Experience with microbiological testing methods and laboratory equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of GLP/ GDP is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client samples, enrich for pathogen testing, create serial dilutions, and manage incubation and media preparation.
• Independently perform testing and quality control procedures to ensure accurate, defensible results.
• Follow all laboratory SOPs and comply with ISO/IEC 17025, NELAC, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Lab techniques

Memorize testing types

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology/ Biology/ Food Science

Tools

Pipetting devices

pH Meter

Top-loading balances

Incubators

Autoclaves

Job description

Analytical Food Laboratories, A Tentamus Company, is on the prowl for a Microbiologist I - 2nd shift to join our Grand Prairie, Texas Team!

Join our dynamic team as a Microbiologist I, where you will play a key role in the daily operation and maintenance of our Microbiology Laboratory. You will be responsible for preparing client samples, enriching them for pathogen testing, creating serial dilutions, and managing incubation and media preparation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sample Preparation: Understand the flow of samples through the microbiology lab and become proficient at each step. Weigh client samples according to requests, set samples, create serial dilutions, and incubate batches.

• Testing & Quality Control: Independently perform testing and quality control procedures, ensuring accurate, defensible, and traceable results that meet client requirements.

• Compliance: Follow all laboratory SOPs and maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, NELAC, and other regulatory standards.

• Laboratory Equipment: Operate and maintain basic lab equipment, such as pipetting devices, top-loading balances, pH Meter, Timers, incubators, and autoclaves, ensuring they are used correctly and reporting any malfunctions. (GLP)

• Record Keeping: Understand, practice, and maintain accurate and legible records of all activities, ensuring traceability and adherence to laboratory policies. (GDP)

• Environmental Testing: Conduct environmental and quality tests including air plates, sanitation checks, and temperature logs.

• Continuous Improvement: Participate in annual GMP training, internal and external proficiency testing, and lab maintenance activities.

• Other duties as assigned.

SCHEDULE AND POSITION TYPE

Full Time, 40 hours | Training schedule is Tues - Sat and regular schedule is M - F, hours for both are 2PM - Close (11pm/midnight) | weekends as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Our ideal candidate will be authorized to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship and hold a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science or a related science field preferred; Other qualifications include:

• Experience with microbiological testing methods, laboratory equipment, and strong understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

• Possess strong attention to detail

• Ability to memorize different testing types, Media, Dilutions, SOPs, etc.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stand for long periods; to work independently and within a team.

WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU?

$17 per hour, comprehensive and low-cost benefit plans (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance) Employee Assistance Program, PTO, and a matching 401k!

ABOUT TENTAMUS

Labs for Life®. We are a global network of full-service accredited analytical laboratories providing crucial quality and safety analysis for clients locally, nationally, and beyond using proven methods of chemistry and microbiology. Many of the products you use and consume daily rely on Tentamus labs. With 20 labs in the Americas and growing (100 globally), we celebrate having talented diverse scientific and service-oriented professionals.