Onsite Microbiology Scientist - PCR & Food Safety

Conagra Brands; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking a dedicated scientist to support food safety, quality, and research through microbiological and molecular testing, including PCR and sequencing, onsite at our corporate office/lab.

You will perform analyses, support shelf-life studies, method validation, data interpretation, and collaborate with quality, safety, and R&D teams to drive business objectives. Bachelor’s in a relevant field and 1+ years experience required; relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Food Science, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
• 1+ years of laboratory experience in microbiology, molecular biology, food safety, or a related area.
• Experience with microbiological testing methods and molecular techniques such as PCR, DNA extraction, sequencing technologies, and data interpretation.
• Ability to analyze data, follow laboratory procedures, document results, and prepare technical reports.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Occasional weekend or overtime work may be required.
• Limited travel, including occasional visits to manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological and molecular testing, including pathogen detection, spoilage organism analysis, PCR, DNA extraction, sequencing, and other nucleic acid-based methods.
• Support applied research projects such as shelf-life studies, challenge studies, method validation, and new technology implementation.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, data records, equipment calibration, and compliance with ISO 17025 and other quality requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, evaluate scientific literature, and collaborate with quality, food safety, and research teams to support business objectives.
• Assist with laboratory operations and provide guidance to laboratory technicians as needed.

Skills

PCR testing

DNA extraction

Sequencing

Data interpretation

Laboratory documentation

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field

Tools

PCR instruments

DNA sequencing technologies

DNA extraction kits

Job description

Conagra Brands in Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking a dedicated scientist to support food safety, quality, and research through microbiological and molecular testing, including PCR and sequencing, onsite at our corporate office/lab.

You will perform analyses, support shelf-life studies, method validation, data interpretation, and collaborate with quality, safety, and R&D teams to drive business objectives. Bachelor’s in a relevant field and 1+ years experience required; relocation assistance available.