Microbiology Lab Technician - Training Provided

Merieux NutriSciences; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay starts at $18.50-$20.50/hr

5 day work week

Overtime paid time-and-a-half

Job summary

Merieux NutriSciences in Visalia, CA is seeking a Lab Technician - Microbiology to support sample processing and analysis in a controlled lab environment.

Your duties include reading plates, recording findings, pipetting, preparing media, incubating samples, and maintaining LIMS documentation. No prior lab experience is required as full training will be provided; a 4-year science degree is preferred. Shift is 6am–2:30pm, 5 days a week with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills essential to complete analysis procedures and determine microorganism concentration.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to process client data.
• Physical dexterity required for manipulating samples and lab materials.
• Basic knowledge of lab science and computer use to enter data and ensure safe operations.

Responsibilities

• Read plates and tubes to determine the number of organisms in the sample.
• Record findings on worksheets for verification and tracking.
• Pipette samples and prepare media for analysis.
• Prepare and incubate samples; maintain documentation and ensure correct sample tracking.
• Adhere to safety policies and keep work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Analytical skills

LIMS knowledge

Physical dexterity

Basic computer knowledge

Education

4 year science degree

Job description

Merieux NutriSciences in Visalia, CA is seeking a Lab Technician - Microbiology to support sample processing and analysis in a controlled lab environment.

Your duties include reading plates, recording findings, pipetting, preparing media, incubating samples, and maintaining LIMS documentation. No prior lab experience is required as full training will be provided; a 4-year science degree is preferred. Shift is 6am–2:30pm, 5 days a week with overtime opportunities.