Microbiologist

Intertek US•Champaign, IL

4d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Microbiologist to join our Food team in Champaign, IL. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in international test standards. Intertek's Food Services protects our client's brands and reputation with a better food supply chain, from the farm to fork. With the food industry increasingly subject to scrutiny, testing to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and to protect public health is a must. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. The Microbiologist is responsible for preparing, conducting and interpreting microbiological testing evaluations on a wide variety of commercial products with Intertek procedures, U.S., Canadian, and other international test standards. The candidate will work closely with their department manager.

Requirements

4 yr Bachelor degree in a Biological Science, preferably in Microbiology
Experience culturing and cultivating organisms
Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Excellent communication skills, in both verbal and written formats
Excellent organization and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment

Nice To Haves

1 year experience performing testing with bacteria, mold, and fungus, preferred
Experience with current market test standards (ASTM, BAM, USP, or ISO) a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct contamination assessment by preparing and plating samples for Total Plate Count, Yeast and Mold, E. Coli, Salmonella, etc…
Conduct Probiotic Assays using appropriate agar and preparations conditions
Perform allergen assessments by ELISA to ensure safety
Perform GMO analysis using PCR
Conduct challenge studies to assess anti-microbial properties of material
Prepare and sterilize equipment, glassware, and media to ensure aseptic conditions.
Monitor and manage lab supplies, ordering what is needed to ensure continuous operation.
Adhere strictly to safety protocols, calibrating instruments and validating test methods.
Accurately record and document all observations, data, and results in lab notebooks and electronic systems.