Senior Microbiology Lab Technician — Dairy Quality

Leprino Foods Company; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company is seeking a Lab Technician III, Microbiology to support the Microbiology Department with sampling and testing of dairy products and environmental samples. The role requires accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to procedures to ensure sample integrity and timely results.

The position involves preparing media, operating autoclaves, maintaining lab inventory, and performing routine housekeeping within a high-volume laboratory environment at our Denver site.

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written procedures accurately in a microbiology lab.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lab Assistance: Clean lab equipment and glassware; prepare and organize samples.
• Media Preparation: Prepare sterile media and track inventory; perform quality controls.
• General Housekeeping: Maintain cleanliness and organization of the lab.
• Inventory: Manage lab supplies and aseptically organize samples per plant.
• Autoclave Operation: Load/unload and operate autoclave for sterilization.

Skills

Teamwork

Procedural accuracy

Math and analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s in Microbiology

Tools

Autoclave operation

Pipettes

Balances

Job description

Leprino Foods Company is seeking a Lab Technician III, Microbiology to support the Microbiology Department with sampling and testing of dairy products and environmental samples. The role requires accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to procedures to ensure sample integrity and timely results.

The position involves preparing media, operating autoclaves, maintaining lab inventory, and performing routine housekeeping within a high-volume laboratory environment at our Denver site.