Microbiologist II; Part Time

Microbiologist II (Part Time)

Company: Mérieux Nutri Sciences - North America

Location: 3600 Eagle Nest Dr, North Building, Crete, IL 60417, USA

Employment type: Part‑time

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Pay Range: $23 – $25 per hour

Mérieux Nutri Sciences is a trusted partner in public health, aiming to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. With a global network in 27 countries, we provide testing and innovative solutions to prevent health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods.

• Act as a technical resource in the laboratory.
• Perform sample analysis, provide feedback and suggest process improvements.
• Educate and train departmental personnel on correct procedures and new analysis methods.
• Communicate with technical support to provide answers to questions.
• Complete non‑conformance root‑cause analysis and corrective action documentation.
• Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) required to complete job responsibilities.
• Follow appropriate methods and SOPs on all tasks and maintain quality control documentation.
• Analyze and approve client results, read, enter, formulate and evaluate process control samples.
• Assist with managing department inventory and cultures.
• Implement new methods and identify deviations from the quality system or test procedures.
• Assist other departmental personnel with analysis procedures.
• Perform rapid test methods, calculate and record analysis data to produce reports for clients.
• Keep up‑to‑date on assigned training and participate in cleaning schedule.
• Perform preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment critical to sample analysis.
• Adhere to all safety policies and support laboratory management in implementing, maintaining and improving the management system.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

• Associates degree required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 2–5 years relevant work experience in microbiology.
• Basic knowledge of microbiology, chemistry, and food science.
• Analytical skills essential for completing analysis procedures and determining microorganism concentration.
• Knowledge of LIMS for processing client data.
• Physical dexterity required for manipulating samples.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and practices.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively within teams.

• Contribute to an inspiring public health purpose supported by long‑term and visionary shareholders.
• Impact strategic pillars built on 50 years of experience and expertise.
• Join a community of enthusiastic and skilled people who love co‑building together.
• Work in a diverse and open‑mind environment that values singularities and differences.
• Grow within an international group of more than 8,200 team members with many learning and sharing opportunities.

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