Microbiologist I: Food Pathogen Lab Specialist

SGS North America Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Family leave

Job summary

SGS North America Inc. in Greenville, SC, is seeking a full-time microbiology lab technician to perform analyses on food pathogen detection methods using VIDAS, BAX, GDS, GeneUp, BioRad and related equipment.

You will maintain equipment, follow SOPs, and record quality activities, with a schedule Sunday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and potential weekend work. A Bachelor's in Microbiology or equivalent lab experience is required, with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field or commercial laboratory experience.
• Proficient Computer Skills, including MS Office 365.
• Experience with LIMS system or similar software.
• Familiar with operating laboratory equipment and basic wet chemistry procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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 quality activities as documented in SOPs and test methods.
• Identifies and records nonconformities on Corrective Action Requests.

Skills

MS Office 365

LIMS experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field

Tools

LIMS system

Analytical balances

Pipetting tools

Incubators

Spectrophotometer

Job description

SGS North America Inc. in Greenville, SC, is seeking a full-time microbiology lab technician to perform analyses on food pathogen detection methods using VIDAS, BAX, GDS, GeneUp, BioRad and related equipment.

You will maintain equipment, follow SOPs, and record quality activities, with a schedule Sunday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and potential weekend work. A Bachelor's in Microbiology or equivalent lab experience is required, with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.