Microbiology Technician — Public Health Impact & Growth

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America in Madison, WI seeks a Microbiology Technician to prepare samples, record data, and support pathogen testing. The role requires strict adherence to procedures and traceable documentation in a busy lab environment.

The incumbent will maintain LIMS, follow safety policies, and contribute to continuous improvement while handling routine sample prep and analysis tasks with precision.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience with 1+ year of relevant work, or a Bachelor's degree.
• Basic knowledge of science to accurately perform testing procedures and obtain results.
• Basic knowledge of personal computers for data entry and results.
• Understanding of laboratory safety procedures and policies to maintain a safe environment.
• Planning skills to maintain supplies and complete analyses within timelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for analysis by recording, weighing, and blending.
• Identify plates with client/sample numbers for traceability.
• Pipette sample solutions into tubes or plates per analysis procedure.
• Pour agar into plates or tubes to start growth.
• Incubate and monitor plates as required by procedure.
• Prepare media and broth for pathogen testing as needed.
• Maintain Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) knowledge for duties.
• Set up equipment and materials for analyses.
• Read plates/tubes to determine microorganism counts.
• Support quality improvement initiatives within the lab.
• Perform housekeeping to keep work areas clean and sanitized.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Prioritization

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America in Madison, WI seeks a Microbiology Technician to prepare samples, record data, and support pathogen testing. The role requires strict adherence to procedures and traceable documentation in a busy lab environment.

The incumbent will maintain LIMS, follow safety policies, and contribute to continuous improvement while handling routine sample prep and analysis tasks with precision.