Before applying, please note the following schedule:
Weekend Availability Required.
This position requires availability to work every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Employees will work either:
Training: The first 2 weeks of training are typically held Monday through Friday during daytime hours.
The focus is on developing your technical knowledge and skills to solve more complex problems. Become familiar with all basic microbiological testing including but not limited to media making, Total Plate Count, Enterobacteriaceae, Yeast and Mold using Petrifilm and Petriplate methods: also presence/absence of E coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus, and Pseudomonas testing
RESPONSIBILITIES
If appropriate, uses laboratory equipment and instruments with minimal supervision
Perform calibrations, and maintain calibration records
Able to keep detailed and complete records
Able to think analytically
Have a good sense of timeliness and cleanliness
Proficient in Excel, MS Office
Ability to be flexible
Ability to work as a team member
Keep labs clean and organized
QUALIFICATIONS
BS in a scientific area, preferably microbiology/biology
Knowledge of microbiology and chemistry
Knowledge of testing of natural products and ingredients
Knowledge of GMP and GLP requirements
Experience in environmental testing and allergen testing
Capable of using laboratory equipment and documentation systems.
Ability to write reports and communicate results
Ability to work as a team member