Associate Scientist - Microbiology; Entry Level

This position is a Monday thru Friday schedule, in our Spanish Fork, UT location.

The focus is on developing your technical knowledge and skills to solve more complex problems. Become familiar with all basic microbiological testing including but not limited to media making, Total Plate Count, Enterobacteriaceae, Yeast and Mold using Petrifilm and Petriplate methods: also presence/absence of E coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus, and Pseudomonas testing.

• Uses laboratory equipment and instruments with minimal supervision where appropriate
• Performs calibrations and maintains calibration records
• Keeps detailed and complete records
• Thinks analytically
• Maintains timeliness and cleanliness
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office
• Ability to be flexible
• Ability to work as a team member
• Keeps labs clean and organized

• BS in a scientific area, preferably microbiology/biology
• Knowledge of microbiology and chemistry
• Knowledge of testing of natural products and ingredients
• Knowledge of GMP and GLP requirements
• Experience in environmental testing and allergen testing
• Capable of using laboratory equipment and documentation systems
• Ability to write reports and communicate results
• Ability to work as a team member