Microbiologist

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

We are seeking a  QA Microbiologist to support a well-established food manufacturing facility in Ontario, CA. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced microbiology professional who enjoys hands-on laboratory work and is available to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced production environment.

QA Microbiologist – Food Manufacturing (Temporary Assignment)

Location: Ontario, CA
Pay: $30.00/hour
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Assignment: Temp

About the Opportunity: This position is ideal for candidates between positions, consultants, recent graduates with relevant food manufacturing experience, or professionals seeking a temporary opportunity to expand their experience within the food industry.

What You'll Do

As a  QA Microbiologist , you will play an important role in ensuring product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance by performing microbiological testing and supporting quality assurance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing on raw materials, finished products, potable water, and environmental samples.
• Conduct aseptic laboratory analyses to verify compliance with product specifications.
• Perform environmental monitoring and sanitation verification testing.
• Accurately document laboratory results using laboratory logs and JD Edwards.
• Support product disposition activities, including product holds, retesting, and product release according to established procedures.
• Assist with investigations involving out-of-specification (OOS) results and implement corrective actions as directed.
• Coordinate environmental and finished product sample submissions to third-party laboratories and maintain complete testing records.
• Monitor laboratory inventory and ensure testing supplies remain adequately stocked.
• Support Research & Development with microbiological testing of new products as needed.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, Sanitation, and R&D teams to support food safety and quality initiatives.
• Follow all GMP, HACCP, FSMA, SQF, and company food safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, Biology, Food Science, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• 1–2 years of microbiology laboratory experience, preferably within a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of aseptic laboratory techniques and microbiological testing procedures.
• Experience performing environmental monitoring is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Food manufacturing or food processing environment
• HACCP, GMP, FSMA, or SQF experience
• Experience working with laboratory information systems or JD Edwards
• Experience assisting with quality investigations or corrective actions

Why You'll Enjoy This Opportunity

• Immediate start available
• Weekly pay
• Gain experience with a reputable food manufacturer
• Hands-on microbiology laboratory work
• Collaborative Quality Assurance team
• Competitive pay at $30.00/hour

If you have a passion for food safety, microbiology, and quality assurance and are looking for a rewarding short-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Specializing in the placement of professionals in the logistics & manufacturing world, People First Employment can help you find the job you need to get to the next level! Our goal is to help you with all of your individual needs and give you amazing customer service because we do care about you, hence our company name- People First Employment.

Company Description

Specializing in the placement of professionals in the logistics & manufacturing world, People First Employment can help you find the job you need to get to the next level! Our goal is to help you with all of your individual needs and give you amazing customer service because we do care about you, hence our company name- People First Employment.