Microbiologist I - Food Safety Lab Specialist

Sgs; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SGS in New Jersey is seeking a Microbiologist I to join a professional lab team. You will handle samples, perform analytical procedures, and maintain equipment in a quality-driven environment. The role includes documenting results, identifying nonconformities, and reporting issues to the supervisor.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or related field, or equivalent lab experience, plus basic math and reasoning skills. Office software use and LIMS experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field required.
• Commercial laboratory experience required.
• Basic math and reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Handles samples and performs analyses according to operating procedures and test methodology.
• Maintains and verifies equipment.
• Reports deficiencies or malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Maintains records of all quality activities as documented in procedures.
• Identifies and records nonconformities on corrective action requests.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

LIMS system

Job description

SGS in New Jersey is seeking a Microbiologist I to join a professional lab team. You will handle samples, perform analytical procedures, and maintain equipment in a quality-driven environment. The role includes documenting results, identifying nonconformities, and reporting issues to the supervisor.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or related field, or equivalent lab experience, plus basic math and reasoning skills. Office software use and LIMS experience preferred.