Microbiologist (Food Testing)

This job operates in a lab environment with equipment such as analytical balances food homogenization equipment pipetting tools incubators water baths plate readers various commercial protein and DNA based technologies for food pathogen detection (VIDAS BAX GDS GeneUp BioRAd) spectrophotometer VITEK Microbial Identification System basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture protein fat ash salt.

• Handles samples and performs analyses according to Operating Procedures and test methodology
• Maintains and verifies equipment
• Reports deficiencies or malfunction to the supervisor
• Maintains records of all quality activities as documented in Operating Procedures and test methods
• Identifies and records nonconformities on Corrective Action Requests.

Qualifications :

EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree in Microbiology or related field or commercial laboratory experience - Required

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Language Skills: English
• Mathematical Skills: Basic level of knowledge
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Basic level

ADDITIONAL KSAS

• Proficient Computer Skills
• Computer Skills: Basic use of Microsoft Office 365 Suite required experience with LIMS system

EQUIPMENT

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
• Regularly operates laboratory equipment such as analytical balances food homogenization equipment pipetting tools incubators water baths plate readers various commercial protein and DNA based technologies for food pathogen detection (VIDAS BAX GDS GeneUp BioRAd) spectrophotometer VITEK Microbial Identification System.

Job Title: Microbiologist I

Location: Carson CA

Schedule: Monday to Friday 11:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. with the potential for occasional weekend shifts based on business needs.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $21/hour. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills experience and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role.

• Health:  Medical dental and vision insurance life insurance employee assistance programs.
• Wealth:  In addition to base pay we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth:  Online training courses virtual and classroom development experiences tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance:  Paid-time off and family leave

Additional Information :

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time