Microbiology Lab Technician

Lyons Magnus LLC•Walton, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lyons Magnus leads the food industry with creativity and innovation, crafting top-quality products across all manufacturing phases, from raw materials to marketing. With over 2000 diverse items for industrial ingredient and food service sectors, Lyons caters to leading restaurant chains nationally and internationally. At Lyons, our diverse and talented staff is the heart of our organization. We foster a thriving work environment where employees are engaged in shaping both the company's and their own future. The Microbiology Lab Technician is responsible for support in the areas of quality assurance and related activities in a manner that supports the operations of production of the organization at the Walton, KY plant.

Requirements

Basic laboratory skills to include aseptic technique, media preparation, plating, dilutions, pipetting and swabbing.
Basic computer skills required.
Strong verbal and written communication skill
1 – 3 years’ experience in a laboratory environment. Quality Assurance or Microbiology laboratory preferred
High School Education

Nice To Haves

Bilingual – English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for conducting routine standard plating and media inoculations on raw materials, batch samples and finished product.
Support investigations by conducting micro analysis on samples as needed by technical managers.
Conduct assigned plating, handling and inoculating instructions on environmental samples.
Prepare and maintain all micro medias required for all routine Lyons plate count requirements and/or requested by the Food Safety Manager
Conduct plate counts and record results.
Assist in maintenance of lab equipment
Follow all established micro lab SOPs.
Directly communicate any micro or supply issues to the Microbiology Lab Supervisor.
Assist with audit, challenge studies and special projects as needed.
Maintain good laboratory and housekeeping practices
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices
Supports the mission, values and vision of the company.
Maintains the best interest of Lyons Magnus first and foremost.
Work with employees of Lyons Magnus in a positive and constructive manner to maintain a professional relationship. Demonstrates courtesy, discretion, friendliness and diplomacy.
Works within a team environment to share information and help others as needed.