Microbiologist - Lab Analyst, Evening​/Weekend

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 32 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

Crete Analytical Laboratory

Permanent

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 32 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE

We Are Looking For a Microbiologist I In 3600 Eagle Nest Dr, North Building, Crete, IL 60417 USA. Your Mission Will Be To

Purpose (Objective): The incumbent is responsible for the testing of samples using various microbiological analyses. The incumbent provides analytical support for the lab by ensuring that laboratory procedures are being performed within specified quality guidelines. This position serves as a technical resource and provides ongoing technical support related to method and process implementations. This position spends the majority of time or all of their time in diagnostics.

Main Activities

▪ Follow appropriate methods and SOPS on all tasks. Maintain quality control records

▪ Read, calculate, record data in Laboratory Information Management System

▪ Perform rapid test methods

▪ Perform confirmation tests on suspect samples to identify the strain of bacteria

▪ Read, enter and evaluate process control samples

▪ Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is required to complete job responsibilities

▪ Support root cause analysis investigations and suggest appropriate corrective actions

▪ Weigh the appropriate amount of sample and pour correct agar to begin analysis procedures. Write identification onto plates so that client and sample number can be tracked

▪ Pipette sample solution into tubes or plates according to the analysis process being performed. Pour the agar into plates or tubes to begin the growth process

▪ Prepare samples for analysis by recording, weighing and blending

▪ Read, calculate and record analysis data to produce a report for the client. Correct any discrepancies that occur on the worksheet

▪ Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process

▪ Support department inventory management system

▪ Perform confirmation tests on suspect plates or tubes to identify the strain of bacteria

▪ Must participate in cleaning schedule and maintain retain samples as required

▪ Must be able to perform preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment critical to sample analysis

▪ Update equipment records on forms ore in software systems as needed

▪ Must keep up-to-date on assigned training

▪ Adhere to all safety policies

▪ Responsibility to support laboratory management in the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the management system.

▪ Perform other related tasks as needed

Any time, the incumbent must behave and operate in an ethical and Code of Conduct compliant manner.

YOUR PROFILE

Must be able to work evenings and weekends, specifically Saturday & Sunday.

Communication: The main contacts with whom the position holder is repeatedly in contact with

Internal Interlocutors:
The incumbent has occasional contact with the personnel outside the immediate working unit.

Knowledge: The incumbent must have a basic knowledge of microbiology to accurately perform testing procedures

and obtain accurate results.

Profile (required education/qualifications and…