Microbiology Technician I

Brakebush Brothers, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Brakebush Brothers, Inc. is seeking a Microbiology Technician I for their 1st shift. The role encompasses routine microbiological analysis and responsibilities in both lab and production settings. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be HACCP certified or willing to obtain certification. This full-time position requires strong organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work within a team environment under varying conditions.

Qualifications

• HACCP certification or willingness to complete certification within a year.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience in the food industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analyses and collect environmental samples.
• Identify microbiological food safety issues and develop solutions.
• Work to maintain safety standards in the microbiology lab.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Title: Microbiology Technician I, 1st Shift Req ID: 7180

City, State: Westfield, WI

Reports to: Microbiology Supervisor

Classification:Nonexempt

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary: The Microbiology Lab Technician I will perform both routine analysis and a range of food microbiology assignments and responsibilities within the lab and production environments.

Essential Functions:

• Collect product and environmental samples and perform routine analyses while utilizing Good Laboratory Practices, (GLP’s) and identifies microbiological food safety issues and review of related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Works with Microbiology Lab Technician II and/or Lab Management on an ongoing basis to help maintain or improve the level of safety within the microbiology lab.

Required Qualifications:

• HACCP certified or be willing to complete HACCP certification within 1 year.
• Complete the lab training check list in a timely manner.
• Ability to work with Microbiology Technician II and/or Lab Management and prioritize work appropriately.
• Occasional Saturday work may be required and must be flexible in switching days and/or shifts as needed to accommodate testing needs.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Regulatory compliance knowledge, including USDA regulations, HACCP, GMP.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the Food industry specifically with breaded chicken products.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and support other departments in a team-oriented environment.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position will report to the Microbiology Lab Supervisor and Microbiology Lab Management. Work

Environment: This job operates in both the laboratory and office environment, with periodic time spent on a refrigerated manufacturing production floor. This position will at time work in areas of high noise and varied temperatures (warm to cold). Slippery floors, moving equipment, and dust may be present. Personal protective equipment will be worn as necessary or required.

Physical Demands: Position will include extensive standing at times, sitting, lifting, wearing factory required equipment while working in production, walking, visual, responding quickly to sounds and driving.

Position Type: This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Some Saturday work may be required.

Travel: No travel required.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug testand background check arerequired.

Brakebush provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are currently unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

Brakebush is committed to adhering to compliance and applicable pay transparency laws in all states where we operate and any other states where we have a legal obligation.

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