Microbiology Technician

Insight Global; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking three Microbiology Lab Technicians to support a critical manufacturing project in Oakdale, MN. These entry-level roles focus primarily on hands-on lab work, including microbiological testing and data entry, ensuring product quality during the transition. Candidates should have 1–3 years of microbiology experience and be comfortable in fast-paced lab environments. The position offers benefits, including medical and vision insurance, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hands-on microbiology lab experience in academic or industry.
• Ability to accurately record and organize experimental results.
• Experience preparing media and maintaining a clean lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing to validate manufacturing changes.
• Prepare reagents, media, and samples for experiments.
• Maintain calibrated equipment and ensure proper documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and troubleshoot experimental issues.
• Maintain calibrated equipment and ensure proper documentation in technical notebooks.
• Execute and maintain SOPs to meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Hands-on microbiology lab experience

Basic proficiency in Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Recruiter - Business & Engineering at Insight Global

Must Haves

• 1–3 years of hands‑on microbiology lab experience (academic or industry).
• Ability to accurately record and organize experimental results.
• Experience preparing media, plating samples, and maintaining a clean lab environment.
• Basic proficiency in Excel for data entry and simple graphing.

Nice to Haves

• Experience in food or beverage quality labs.
• Familiarity with PetriFilm products or similar microbiological testing methods.
• Knowledge of cGMP / ISO standards and SOP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing to validate manufacturing changes for PetriFilm products.
• Prepare reagents, media, and samples for experiments.
• Record and summarize experimental results for review.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and troubleshoot experimental issues.
• Maintain calibrated equipment and ensure proper documentation in technical notebooks.
• Execute and maintain SOPs to meet regulatory requirements.

Day-to-Day

Insight Global is seeking three Microbiology Lab Technicians to support the PetriFilm Manufacturing Transition Project. These roles will be 90% hands‑on lab work and 10% basic data processing, working closely with senior team members to ensure product quality and consistency during a critical manufacturing move. Candidates will work full‑time on‑site in Oakdale, MN, assisting with sample preparation, plating, and accurate record‑keeping. Ideal candidates will have experience in food safety or quality labs and be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Research

Industries

Food and Beverage Services

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)