Our client, is seeking a Microbiology Technician to join their team. As a Microbiology Technician, you will be part of the laboratory team supporting food safety testing and quality-focused analytical work. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, a commitment to following procedures, and the drive to contribute to a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
Job Title
Microbiology Technician
Location
St. Louis, Missouri
What's the Job?
- Apply aseptic technique in all work conducted to support accurate, contamination-controlled results.
- Prepare and analyze samples for pathogens, indicator organisms, probiotics, and other microbes.
- Perform microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, environmental samples, and other sample matrices.
- Accurately perform testing methods and read testing results, ensuring documentation is complete and clear.
- Complete required training to progress to more complex tasks within the laboratory workflow.
What's Needed?
- BS in Microbiology or a Life Science.
- Knowledge of aseptic technique and comfort working with microbiological processes.
- 1+ years of laboratory experience in a commercial food testing analytical laboratory desirable but not required.
- Knowledge of ISO 17025 or GLPs desirable but not required.
- General knowledge and experience in microbiological testing desirable but not required.
What's in it for me?
- Work onsite at the Nestlé Purina HQ in downtown St. Louis.
- Monday through Friday shift: 7:00am–3:30pm (weekend work may be required to meet business needs).
- Opportunity to build expertise in microbiological testing, sample preparation, and analytical methods.
- Training pathway to progress to more complex tasks as you complete required learning.
- Supportive, goal-oriented team environment where accuracy and quality matter.
Benefits
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Health Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Business Travel Insurance
- 401(k), Plus Match
- Weekly Pay