Bolthouse Farms · 6 hours ago
Microbiology Lab Technician
Bakersfield, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.25/hr - $22.75/hrGenerous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh. The Microbiology Lab Technician will execute daily laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with the Laboratory Quality Management System according to ISO 17025 standards while maintaining records and managing testing activities.
Food Processing
Responsibilities
Maintain records and manages all aspects of testing activities
Prepare media and agar plates for testing and recording on media logs
Perform pour & petrifilm plating, count plates and record results
Report out of specification conditions and summarize test results
Perform sample preparation and testing of raw materials, finished products and others
Complete data/information recording, follow the status of testing, generating reports and communicating findings of those test results supporting the manufacture of quality products
Run membrane filtration (water testing method) and PCR method and record results
Maintain the safety, cleanliness and hygienic laboratory work environment including periodic/planned maintenance, cleaning and monitoring of equipment and the work areas
Follow lab safety protocols to maintain lab hygiene and eliminate cross contamination
Participate in proficiency program and test control samples
Assist or perform other duties/projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to operate microbiology instruments and equipment including equipment preventive maintenance, calibration, checks and verification
Ability to perform microbiological swabbing and air monitoring (e.g. environment program for the micro lab)
Ability to work alone and as part of a team to ensure the department goals, accuracy, and timeliness and cost effectiveness are met
Show competency through successful completion of proficiency testing
Associate degree is required or bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related areas. Equivalent experience in a related field can be substituted for education
Math skills combined with the ability to perform and understand scientific based tests and results
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms
Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Excel, Word, etc
Communicate and interact well with others in the laboratory and manufacturing environment
Ability to work with minimal supervision and apply Good Laboratory Practices
Valid Driver's License
Preferred
Some experience in Microbiology/Chemistry lab in the food-processing environment
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision
Group Life and AD&D
Voluntary Life and AD&D
Group Short & Long-Term Disability
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
+ Gym Membership Discounts
Company
Bolthouse Farms
Bolthouse Farms is a vertically-integrated farm company that produces and offers refrigerated beverages, especially for toddlers. It is a sub-organization of Campbell Soup Company.
Founded in 1915
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (2)
2021 (3)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-04-15Acquired
Leadership Team
Clay Huffman
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Rosenthal
CFO, GM and Chief Innovation Officer
Recent News
2025-03-27
Food Business News
2024-05-07
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