Microbiologist

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

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, Gene Up, 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field or commercial laboratory experience - Required

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic level of knowledge
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities:
  Basic level

ADDITIONAL KSAS

• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic use of Microsoft Office 365 Suite required, experience with LIMS system

EQUIPMENT

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
• Regularly operates laboratory 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, Gene Up, BioRAd), spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System.

Job Title:

Microbiologist I

Location:

Fairfield, NJ

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $25-$27/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.

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.