Overview
Eurofins USA Food Testing is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that provides analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. The role supports routine and non-routine microbiology tasks under supervision and contributes to a collaborative team environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform routine and non-routine tasks under general supervision to the satisfaction of the Supervisor and / or Senior Microbiologist
- Assist in conducting experiments and studies involving various organisms, including pathogens, and Clostridium botulinum
- Use aseptic techniques for microbial transfers
- Apply microbial identification and enumeration techniques
- Accurately perform plate counting on various agars and microorganisms
- Accurately prepare media and reagents; perform tasks such as plate pouring, dilutions, and pipetting
- Perform microscopic observations, including direct microscopic counts, Gram stains, and wet mounts
- Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure they remain in good working condition
- Assist with labeling, packing, and shipping of materials (e.g., isolates, equipment)
- Identify and report equipment and facility improvement needs to the supervisor
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment
- Follow all relevant SOPs, standard methods, and protocols as instructed
- Maintain accurate and organized laboratory and experimental records
- Communicate effectively with all staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
4-year applicable degree2-3 micro lab experienceOther Factors
May work with potentially hazardous substancesWork requires use of PPE (personal protective equipment)Work requires some standing and sitting for long periods of timeWork may require lifting of weights up to 40 lbsOvertime, weekend and holiday work as requiredMay include second shift workWill be exposed to potential food allergensShift and Compensation
Shift : Tuesdays-Saturdays, 8am-4 : 30pm
Pay : $21 / hour; 5% diff on top of base wage.
Benefits
Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysEEO Statement : Eurofins USA Food Testing is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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