Microbiology Laboratory Technician

X4 Engineering; New Jersey; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits, including健康?

Full training from day one

Job summary

X4 Engineering in South New Jersey is partnering with an environmental testing lab to hire a Laboratory Technician for its Microbiology team. This entry-level role is ideal for a science graduate or someone with early lab experience, with full training provided from day one.

You will handle samples from receipt to results, prepare media, perform analyses using regulated methods, and keep accurate records in the LIMS.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role for a science graduate or early lab experience.
• Familiarity with LIMS or regulated testing environments.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a regulated lab setting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively and multitask.
• Weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, and process incoming samples into the lab information system.
• Prepare media to support microbiology testing.
• Analyze samples using approved regulatory methods.
• Record results accurately and on time.
• Monitor temperatures and maintain equipment within requirements.
• Assist with lab maintenance and waste disposal.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Science degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

LIMS familiarity

Job description

We’re partnering with an established environmental testing laboratory to find a Laboratory Technician for its Microbiology team in South New Jersey.

This is an entry-level role for a science graduate, or someone with early lab experience, who wants to build a career in environmental testing. Every new hire is trained, so you don’t need years of experience. What matters more is that you’re detail-oriented, organized and keen to learn how a regulated lab operates.

You’ll work as part of a busy team that handles samples from start to finish: receiving and logging them, preparing media, running analysis to approved methods, and recording the results. That breadth gives you a well-rounded grounding in microbiology lab practice early in your career, including hands‑on experience with regulated testing methods and lab information systems that carries across the wider testing industry.

The role is full time with weekday daytime hours, plus occasional short weekend shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Sample Receipt: Receive incoming samples and log sample data accurately into the lab’s information management system.
• Media Preparation: Prepare media to support microbiological testing.
• Sample Analysis: Analyze samples using approved regulatory methods.
• Results Recording: Read and record sample results accurately and on time.
• Monitoring: Record temperatures to keep equipment and testing conditions within requirements.
• Laboratory Maintenance: Keep the lab running smoothly, including glassware, sample disposal and general housekeeping.
• Flexibility: Support the wider team with additional tasks as needed.

Candidate Requirements

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexibility and a willingness to learn
• Good communication and the ability to multitask
• Confidence with Microsoft Office
• Availability for occasional weekend work
• A degree in a science subject (preferred, not required)
• Laboratory experience, ideally with microbiology techniques
• Familiarity with LIMS or regulated testing environments

What’s on Offer

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits, including health cover, retirement plan and paid time off
• Full training from day one

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone careful, reliable and curious who enjoys hands‑on lab work and wants to grow in environmental testing. You could be a recent science graduate, someone moving over from another lab setting, or someone with some microbiology experience who wants a structured place to develop.