Public Health Microbiology Technician — Full Training Provided

Mérieux NutriSciences; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Mérieux NutriSciences, Visalia, CA, is seeking a Microbiology Technician to support sample preparation and analysis in a regulated lab setting. You will document procedures, perform plate reading, and help ensure accurate results. The role offers full training and a daytime shift with overtime opportunities.

No prior lab experience is required; 4-year science degree preferred in our profile. The position emphasizes safety, data integrity, and teamwork in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills are essential to complete analysis procedures and determine microorganism concentrations.
• Basic knowledge of LIMS to enter and process client data.
• Physical dexterity is required for manipulating samples.

Responsibilities

• Read plates and tubes to determine the number of organisms in the sample.
• Record findings on worksheets for verification.
• Write identifications onto plates to track client and sample numbers.
• Pipette and pour samples according to analysis procedures.
• Prepare media and broth for pathogen testing as required.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the laboratory.

Skills

Analytical skills

LIMS knowledge

Physical dexterity

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

Mérieux NutriSciences, Visalia, CA, is seeking a Microbiology Technician to support sample preparation and analysis in a regulated lab setting. You will document procedures, perform plate reading, and help ensure accurate results. The role offers full training and a daytime shift with overtime opportunities.

No prior lab experience is required; 4-year science degree preferred in our profile. The position emphasizes safety, data integrity, and teamwork in a fast-growing environment.