Microbiology Technician | Public Health Lab Impact

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,875,000 - 56,537,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Mérieux NutriSciences in Madison, WI seeks a Microbiology Technician to prepare samples, weigh and blend, and document results to support accurate testing procedures.

Responsibilities include labeling plates, pipetting, incubating, and maintaining LIMS records while upholding safety policies in a collaborative lab environment. The role requires an associates degree or equivalent with 1+ year experience or a bachelor’s degree, and is full-time with benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent with 1+ year relevant work, or a Bachelor's degree.
• Basic knowledge of science and ability to perform testing procedures.
• Ability to follow safety policies and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for analysis and record data in the system.
• Label plates and track client and sample numbers.
• Pipette and inoculate plates; incubate as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and ensure proper sample handling.
• Support laboratory management in quality and process improvement.

Skills

Time management

Prioritizing samples

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Laboratory safety

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Mérieux NutriSciences in Madison, WI seeks a Microbiology Technician to prepare samples, weigh and blend, and document results to support accurate testing procedures.

Responsibilities include labeling plates, pipetting, incubating, and maintaining LIMS records while upholding safety policies in a collaborative lab environment. The role requires an associates degree or equivalent with 1+ year experience or a bachelor’s degree, and is full-time with benefits.