Microbiology Lab Technician

Iowa Ag; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cargill, Inc. is seeking a Microbiology Lab Technician to join the Food Enterprise laboratory team. The role involves performing microbiological tests, preparing media, and ensuring compliance with standards and company guidelines in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for a Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, lab or food science, and experience in a microbiology lab within the food industry. Weekend availability is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of microbiology, culture media, and basic lab techniques.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays.
• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, lab or food science (preferred).
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 or Quality Management Systems (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare culture media and perform monthly environmental tests.
• Conduct microbiological tests according to procedures and standards.
• Identify nonconformities and suggest process improvements to the supervisor.
• Maintain lab environment, inventory, and equipment; manage retain samples.
• Handle routine clerical/technical issues and escalate complex cases as needed.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Microsoft Word/Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology or food science

Tools

ISO 17025 knowledge

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Microbiology Lab Technician#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Technician**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Microbiology Lab Technician| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.****JOB PURPOSE AND IMPACT****The Microbiology Laboratory Technician will assist with tests performed in the laboratory. In this role, you will ensure all testing is performed in accordance with standards, laboratory procedures and established company guidelines.****KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES***** Sample set up including preparation of culture media, decontamination of wastes and performing monthly environmental tests in the laboratory.* Performs microbiological testing as per scope and miscellaneous tests as assigned by Laboratory Supervisor.* Identify nonconformities, potential nonconformities and laboratory process improvements on a continuous basis and report results to customers.* Maintain the laboratory environment and supplies including inventory of reagents, monitoring and maintenance of equipment, rotation of media stocks and disposal of retain samples.* Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.* Other duties as assigned.#LI-AM11 #LI-Onsite****QUALIFICATIONS****MINIMUM* High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent.* Knowledge of lab procedures and techniques.* Knowledge of microbiology, preparation of culture media, laboratory equipment and basic laboratory techniques.* Availability to work weekends and holidays.PREFERRED* Bachelor's degree in microbiology, lab or food science.* Knowledge of ISO 17025 or Quality Management Systems.* Ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision.* Analytical, well organized and detail oriented.* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.* Strong level of competence with Microsoft Word, Excel and additional types of software.* Related work experience working in a microbiology laboratory within the food industry.****APPLICANT INFORMATION***** This position is posted both internally and externally* Position is based in Mason City, Iowa* Relocation assistance is NOT provided for this role* The business will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this positionEqual Opportunity Employer, including Disability/VetTo apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 07/24/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Cargill, Inc Sioux City, Iowa | Cargill, Inc Sioux City, Iowa || ConAgra Foods, Lamb Weston Fort Madison, Iowa | |5 people are interested in this job.