Pathogen Lab Specialist - Dairy QA & Sample Custody

Litchfield Chamber of Commerce; Litchfield, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

First District Association operates a dairy cooperative and runs an on-site Pathogen Lab. The Microbiology Associate will be responsible for all tasks related to the pathogen lab, from sample receipt to identity testing, sample integrity maintenance, and chain of custody in a Minnesota facility.

The role focuses on managing laboratory processes within a cooperative dairy context, ensuring quality and compliance across testing workflows and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all tasks associated with the pathogen lab from sample receipt to handling, identity testing, and chain of custody.

Job description

First District Association operates a dairy cooperative and runs an on-site Pathogen Lab. The Microbiology Associate will be responsible for all tasks related to the pathogen lab, from sample receipt to identity testing, sample integrity maintenance, and chain of custody in a Minnesota facility.

The role focuses on managing laboratory processes within a cooperative dairy context, ensuring quality and compliance across testing workflows and documentation.