Microbiology Technician - Nights

CONA Services•Olathe, KS

11d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Microbiology Technician supports product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance by performing routine microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and sanitation verification in a beverage manufacturing facility. This role is hands‑on and laboratory‑focused, with regular interaction on the production floor to support sampling, sanitation programs, and food safety initiatives.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field required.
Knowledge of basic microbiological techniques and aseptic practices.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Comfortable working in both laboratory and manufacturing environments.
Proficient in basic computer applications and data entry.

Nice To Haves

2–3+ years prior experience in a food or beverage manufacturing microbiology lab preferred.
Familiarity with food safety programs (HACCP, GMPs, EMP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform microbiological plating and analysis of raw materials, in‑process, finished product, water, and environmental samples.
Prepare media, reagents, and supplies according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Incubate, read, interpret, and record microbiological results accurately and timely.
Identify and escalate out‑of‑specification or abnormal results.
Execute the facility Environmental Monitoring Program.
Track EMP results, trend data, and report findings to Quality and Sanitation teams.
Support corrective actions and verification activities related to EMP findings.
Verify sanitation effectiveness through microbiological testing and ATP results (if applicable).
Partner with Quality and Operations teams to investigate and resolve microbiological issues.
Support pre‑operational inspections and sanitation validations.
Assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant laboratory records.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), good laboratory practices (GLPs), and food safety policies.
Support audits, inspections, and regulatory requirements as needed.