Microbiology Technician

ManpowerGroup; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Purina is seeking a Microbiology Technician in St. Louis, MO to join the corporate lab team and support food safety testing and quality-focused analytical work.

You will apply aseptic technique, prepare and analyze samples for pathogens and other microbes, and perform microbiological testing across product and environmental matrices, with training to grow into more complex tasks. This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule (7:00am–3:30pm) with a focus on accuracy, documentation,

Qualifications

• BS in Microbiology or Life Science is required or preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Laboratory experience

Microbiological testing

Education

BS in Microbiology or Life Science

Job description

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.