Microbiologist

Microbiologist

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.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's 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

Job Title: Microbiologist I

Location: Fairifeld, NJ

Compensation

The expected salary for this position is $23/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

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 company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.