Microbiologist

Job Description

B.S. in Microbiology, Food Science, Biology or related field; and 2-3 food microbiology testing experience.
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, candidate must have 5+ years of food microbiology work experience.

7 month contract

• Media Preparation:
  • Prepare the microbiological media for in-house food testing purposes
  • Maintain an inventory and well stocked supply of prepared and commercially available microbiological media formats to support testing.
  • Coordinate the destruction of samples after results entry
  • Maintain autoclave records related to the preparation and destruction of routine analysis
• Support food product sample receiving, analyses:
  • Microbiological analyses of food ingredients, finished product, and environmental swabs
  • Plating for hygiene indicators and molecular testing for food borne pathogens
  • Assist in sample preparation and receiving as needed
  • Microbiological data interpretation and review

Please ensure all candidates have the required microbiology experience needed for this role. Food science a plus, but not required. Microbiology is most important skill set.