Associate Microbiologist

Associate Microbiologist Job Description

As an Associate Microbiologist , you will conduct routine analysis of dietary supplements, focusing on proprietary blends. Your work will involve using various media and dilutions to set up and inoculate samples. The position requires testing for pathogens such as

E.coli, Salmonella, and Listeria, as well as plating for yeast, mold, and total plate counts. There is an opportunity for future training in the Probiotics lab, where you will engage in enumerations of probiotic samples, perform dilution plate methods, and explore flow cytometry.

• Conduct routine analysis of dietary supplements using various media and dilutions.
• Test for pathogens including
  
  E.coli, Salmonella, and Listeria.
• Perform plating for yeast, mold, and total plate counts.
• Set up and inoculate samples as per proprietary blends.
• Engage in enumeration of probiotic samples and dilution plate methods.
• Learn and apply flow cytometry techniques in the future.

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, etc.).
• 0-1+ years of experience in a production/manufacturing or food service position.
• Proficiency in microbiology and biology, including aseptic techniques.
• Ability to multitask and maintain high attention to detail.
• Experience with PCR and ELISA testing is a plus.
• Ability to use various pipettes and micropipettes, especially multi-channel electronic pipettes.

• Experience in food testing or food service.
• Familiarity with media preparation and microbiology laboratory practices.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environments is beneficial.
• Routine or repetitive task experience (warehouse/assembly/lab).

The role is set in a fast-paced lab environment focused on dietary microbiology and probiotics testing. The lab is part of a larger facility with a small, dedicated team of around 20 employees in the microbiology department. The work can be repetitive and is similar to production work, requiring adherence to client deadlines. The facility offers advancement opportunities, and employees benefit from a bonus program based on performance and tenure.

The lab operates in a new building with an emphasis on precision and efficiency.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Madison, WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 12, 2026.

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