14292774
Located in Lakeland, FL
Pay: 21-24/hr
Job Full Description
Are you passionate about microbiology and ready to contribute to food safety in a collaborative, team-oriented environment?
What You’ll Do:
- Perform microbiological analyses using cultural and rapid methodologies (e.g., real-time PCR) to identify pathogens, spoilage organisms, and indicators in food, water, and environmental samples.
- Maintain strict adherence to laboratory protocols and quality assurance programs to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Interact with clients to communicate results, address inquiries, and assist with sampling supply coordination.
- Support process improvements to enhance the accuracy and turnaround time of results.
- Contribute to inventory management, quality control, and budget-related activities.
- Provide assistance with laboratory maintenance, documentation, and equipment calibration.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related field.
- Hands-on laboratory experience, including sterile technique and pure culture maintenance.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Spanish is a plus).
- Time management, organizational, and people skills are highly valued.
- Flexibility to work weekends and adapt to changing schedules.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to assist with laboratory coverage and supplemental trainings at our satellite laboratories
Our client values =employees and provide a supportive, team-oriented environment. Full-time employees enjoy a competitive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and life insurance.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- 21-24/hr
#OS3134
Lakeland, FL
3134
1805 US Highway 98 South
Suite A&C
Lakeland, FL 33801
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