Lab Tech (Microbiologist)

Overview Element Materials Technology has an opportunity in Fort Wayne, Indiana for Microbiologist in its Food Testing Laboratory. This lab plays a leading role in food testing and environmental monitoring, ensuring a safe food supply in the Midwestern food market and beyond. The primary responsibility of the Microbiologist is to support laboratory operations by conducting microbiological testing on food products, raw materials, and environmental samples.
Responsibilities Provide essential microbiological and chemical laboratory services for food and beverage manufacturers, private sectors, commodity exporters, and others in the food industry in line with Element's standards
Perform tests as directed by internal standard operating procedures, published methods, and laboratory accreditations
Operate under the supervision of more senior microbiologists and/or department managers
Maintain accurate records of all performed procedures in assisting in implementation of ISO / IEC 17025:2005 in the laboratory
Complete logs and record test data
Manage the functionality and calibration of laboratory equipment
Prepare media and reagents and maintain culture stocks
Skills / Qualifications Working knowledge of laboratory safety
Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
0-2 years’ experience in a testing related field
Basic understanding of testing concepts
Possess strong computer skills
Must be able to work at least one weekend per month
Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

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