Microbiologist I — 2nd Shift, Lab Impact

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 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.