Research Technician: Food Microbiology & Antimicrobials

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Temporary Research Technician in the CAES-Food Science & Technology area. The technician will evaluate microbial load on surfaces of modified blueberry machine harvesters and determine antimicrobial activities of citrus-waste extracts.

Responsibilities include routine microbiological analyses and working in a Level II biosafety environment. A Ph.D. in food safety or microbiology with 5 years of lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in food safety or food microbiology with 5 years of microbiology lab experience.
• Knowledge of foodborne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms; routine microbiological and chemical analytic skills.
• Sufficient trainings for working in Level II biosafety laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate microbial load on surfaces of modified blueberry machine harvesters.
• Determine antimicrobial activities of extracts from citrus wastes.

Skills

Food microbiology

Biosafety Level II

Microbiological analysis

Education

Ph.D. in food safety or food microbiology

5 years microbiology lab experience

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a Temporary Research Technician in the CAES-Food Science & Technology area. The technician will evaluate microbial load on surfaces of modified blueberry machine harvesters and determine antimicrobial activities of citrus-waste extracts.

Responsibilities include routine microbiological analyses and working in a Level II biosafety environment. A Ph.D. in food safety or microbiology with 5 years of lab experience is preferred.