R&D Microbiology Lab Technician

Hired by Matrix, Inc; Valhalla (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food and beverage company is seeking an R&D Microbiology Lab Technician to provide vital laboratory support and perform standardized microbiological testing on beverages and ingredients. The role requires a B.S. in Microbiology or related discipline, and candidates should possess 1 - 3 years of lab experience. Responsibilities include preparing media, adhering to GLP compliance, and ensuring accurate documentation. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in aseptic techniques and familiarity with laboratory equipment. This is a contract, on-site position located in Valhalla, NY.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3+ years hands-on experience in a microbiology lab performing standard methods.
• Ability to follow written procedures in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Familiarity with beverage micro testing/release procedures for R&D consumption products.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day laboratory support to the Microbiology team.
• Performs standardized microbiological testing on beverages and ingredients.
• Ensures accurate sample login, execution, documentation, and timely communication.

Skills

Proficient aseptic technique

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

B.S. in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, or related discipline

Tools

LIMS

Autoclave

Incubators

Biosafety cabinet

pH meter

Job description

Overview

At-a-Glance: Are you ready to build your career by joining an international food and beverage company? If so, our client is hiring a R&D Microbiology Lab Technician.

Position Type

• Contract
• On-Site

Required

• B.S. in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, or related discipline with microbiology coursework/labs.
• 1 - 3+ years hands‑on experience in a microbiology lab (or equivalent academic, internship or co-op experience) performing standard methods (serial dilutions, pour/spread plates, colony counting, culture transfers).
• Proficient aseptic technique; operation of micro lab equipment (autoclave, incubators, membrane filtration, pH meter, balances, biosafety cabinet); accurate documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to follow written procedures, teamwork, communication, and time management in a fast‑paced R&D environment.
• Role involves routine use of: autoclave (bench/stand‑alone), incubators (walk‑in/benchtop), membrane filtration units, biosafety cabinet/laminar flow hood, refrigerators/freezers, waterbaths, colony counters, microscopes, pH meters, balances, UV lamp; plus standard PPE and lab supplies per SOPs.
• Adhere to site EHS policies, micro lab safety manuals, and GLP standards; complete required safety modules and maintain LQS logs (temperature recording, cleaning schedules).
• Follow R&D micro release requirements and documentation practices when products are intended for consumption by non‑R&D personnel.

Preferred

• Familiarity with or similar beverage micro testing/release procedures for R&D consumption products.
• Experience with LIMS or structured data capture platforms in a lab setting (e.g., WinLIMS/LabVantage or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Provides day‑to‑day laboratory support to Microbiology team.
• Performs standardized microbiological testing on beverages, concentrates, and ingredients; prepares media and reagents; maintains GLP compliance; and supports challenge/qualification studies under the direction of R&D Microbiologists.
• Ensures accurate sample login, execution, documentation, and timely communication of results that enable product release decisions and research milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Sample handling & testing: Receive, log, label, and process R&D and pilot‑plant samples; execute routine tests (e.g., APC, coliforms, yeast & mold), swabs/rinse waters, per defined methods and micro sampling plans; document results with precision.
• Media & reagent preparation: Prepare high‑quality culture media, buffers, and reagents; perform sterility checks; maintain lot and expiration records.
• Support studies: Assist Microbiologists during microbiological challenge/qualification studies (inoculation, monitoring, data capture); ensure aseptic technique and adherence to protocols.
• Result reporting: Record, verify, and route test outcomes; notify stakeholders of releases or out‑of‑spec findings in line with release procedures.
• Lab operations: Maintain inventory, order supplies/consumables; perform equipment checks and cleaning (incubators, waterbaths, refrigerators/freezers) and complete LQS logs/SOPs.
• Quality system & GLP: Follow SOPs, data integrity and traceability practices; support QC programs and proficiency activities; uphold safety and GLP standards.
• Culture collection: Maintain and update the laboratory culture collection per department practices.
• Digital/lab systems: Use SharePoint/DM templates and LIMS/recording tools for sample tracking and data entry.

Get in Touch

If you think you\'d be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Priyanshu at 201-478-6913 to learn more.

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