Microbiology Lab Lead

Actalent•Golden Valley, MN

47d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

As a Microbiology Lab Technician, you will be a vital part of a microbiology nutritional testing laboratory, responsible for supporting and conducting analytical testing. You will work both independently and as part of a team to meet the daily operational needs of the lab. This is a full-time, onsite position with hours from Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in a related field.
Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biology, or a related field.
Experience in microbiology is preferred.
Knowledge of microbiological plating techniques.
Basic lab skills including aseptic technique, pipetting, and serial dilutions.
Understanding of laboratory quality systems, statistics, and document control.
Ability to manually calculate analytical test results.
Strong knowledge of analytical instrumentation, including PCR methods.

Nice To Haves

Experience with laboratory quality control is preferred.
Food science knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Provide support and flexibility in analyzing samples for neighboring nutritional testing labs.
Ensure timely delivery of microbiological analyses.
Document and review data results accurately.
Investigate technical discrepancies promptly.
Develop a strong understanding of the analytical methods used for sample analysis.
Maintain a world-class lab safety environment in compliance with all safety rules.