QA Lab Technician — Food Safety & Pathogen Testing

JBS USA; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA is seeking a laboratory technician to perform plating, pathogen testing, data entry in LIMS, and autoclave operations at our facility in the United States. The role requires attention to detail and strict adherence to SOPs and GLP standards.

The ideal candidate will handle Salmonella and Listeria confirmations, prepare media, and support QA audits and shelf-life studies as needed.

Qualifications

• Capable of plating RTC, RTE and NPIS samples and other plating samples per SOP.
• Able to read plates with Petri Film Reader or via visual count.
• Capable of testing Salmonella, Salmonella Enteritis and Listeria per SOP.
• Able to set up samples in LIMS and enter results accurately.
• Follow GLP guidelines and participate in audits and training.

Responsibilities

• Plating of RTC, RTE, NPIS and other samples and keeping records.
• Read plates using 3M Petri Film Reader or visual counting methods.
• Perform Salmonella and Listeria confirmations using antisera and API strips.
• Prepare and make slurries for testing and operate autoclave for media.
• Enter and verify data in LIMS; ensure correct dilutions are recorded.
• Maintain 5S practices, log media QC, and dispose of waste per SOP.
• Assist on GLP projects, shelf-life studies and related analyses.

Skills

Attention to detail

SOP compliance

Teamwork

Laboratory safety

Tools

LIMS system

3M Petri Film Reader

Autoclave

API strips

Salmonella antisera

Job description

JBS USA is seeking a laboratory technician to perform plating, pathogen testing, data entry in LIMS, and autoclave operations at our facility in the United States. The role requires attention to detail and strict adherence to SOPs and GLP standards.

The ideal candidate will handle Salmonella and Listeria confirmations, prepare media, and support QA audits and shelf-life studies as needed.