Senior Microbiologist: ISO 17025/GLP Analyst (Dairy & Meat)

United Trading Group; Taylorsville (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job Stability

Career Growth

Meaningful Work

Supportive Work Environment

Job summary

The Division of Laboratory Services at the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is seeking a Microbiologist I or II to support dairy, meat, and specialized product testing programs in Taylorsville.

A bachelor’s degree in microbiology or a closely related field is required, with GLP and ISO 17025 experience preferred. The role is in-office with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, biology, chemistry or a closely related scientific field.
• Knowledge of chemical and microbiological terminology and safety standards.
• Ability to adhere strictly to established laboratory safety guidelines, SOPs, and regulatory standards.
• Ability to execute essential laboratory operations, including temperature tracking, solution preparation, data entry and reporting, and equipment maintenance.
• Strong time-management, communication, and collaborative teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microbiological analysis, data reporting, and quality control following ISO 17025 and GLP standards.
• Support dairy, meat, and specialized product testing programs in collaboration with laboratory staff.
• Prepare and process samples for testing, including weighing, serial dilutions, media preparation, and culture isolation.
• Maintain complete, accurate documentation of procedures and quality control checks.
• Perform routine lab operations, equipment maintenance, solution preparation, and environmental monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety protocols, SOPs, and state/federal regulations.
• Apply and explain relevant statutes, guidelines, and agency policies to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Generate analytical reports and defend laboratory data in legal or administrative proceedings as needed.
• Safely handle pathogens and regulated substances in accordance with safety protocols.

Skills

GLP knowledge

ISO 17025 knowledge

qPCR experience

Culture isolation techniques

Laboratory data reporting

Data entry and reporting

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, biology, chemistry or a closely related scientific field

Tools

LIMS

qPCR equipment

Job description

The Division of Laboratory Services at the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is seeking a Microbiologist I or II to support dairy, meat, and specialized product testing programs in Taylorsville.

A bachelor’s degree in microbiology or a closely related field is required, with GLP and ISO 17025 experience preferred. The role is in-office with a competitive salary and benefits package.