Microbiology Lab Technician (Days) Pasco, WA

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

The Microbiology Lab Technician will be responsible for collecting and preparing product samples for microbiological analysis.

• Collects and prepares product samples for microbiological analysis.
• Documents sample  microorganism growth results.
• Promptly communicates findings that fall outside allowable limits.
• Responsible for inventory of micro lab supplies.
• Stores and maintains retention samples.
• Reconciliation of daily micro log with the inventory system to ensure all production samples are plated.
• Manage positive release of product in inventory system.
• Samples purchased products (micro-testing and grading).
• Other duties assigned by department management.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

1+ years related experience and/or training

• Basic math skills
• Good knowledge of computer systems and calculator
• Ability to work in refrigerated and frozen environments
• Good communication skills
• Needs to be organized, efficient, and have Good time man

Job Requisition : 26735

Travel Required: None

Location(s): GF Plant - Pasco

Country: United States

Wage range or rate of pay: $23.21/HR

The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (where applicable)
• Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
• Education Assistance (where applicable)
• Benefits details available at

The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General's Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.