Mérieux NutriSciences - North America · 17 hours ago
Microbiologist (I or II)
Gainesville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$21/hr - $27/hr
1+ years expMérieux NutriSciences is a trusted partner in public health dedicated to making food systems safer and more sustainable. The Microbiologist (I or II) will assist with culture preparation, sample inoculation, and conduct various microbiological analyses while maintaining laboratory standards and ensuring client turnaround times are met.
Food and BeverageHealth CareInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Assist with culture preparation and sample inoculation
Prepare projects for shelf-life studies and less complex assignments, including ordering media, supplies and preparation of materials
Perform challenge studies under management oversight
Conduct less complex special testing and non-routine analyses
Prepare samples for analysis by recording, weighing, and blending
Pipette samples into tubes or onto agar plates according to the specific analysis process
Perform shelf-life studies with limited oversight
Assist with the interpretation of results
Track the status of designated tests to ensure client turnaround times are met and inform supervisors of any non-compliance
Maintain laboratory cleanliness
Complete supply inventories and determine media needs for upcoming studies
Moderate knowledge of aseptic techniques
Proficiency in quantitative sample preparation, pipetting, and plating
General understanding of bacterial plate counts and entry-level microbiological techniques
General knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Ability to use calendars and daily checklists to organize studies
Strong multitasking skills and the manual dexterity required to manipulate samples
Assist with culture preparation and sample inoculation
Prepare projects for shelf-life studies and more complex assignments, including ordering media, supplies and preparation of materials
Perform shelf-life studies autonomously/project lead for shelf-life studies
Perform challenge studies with limited management oversight
Conduct more complex special testing and non-routine analyses
Manage calendar and daily checklist
Assist with writing proposals, interpretation of data and writing final reports
Schedule projects with management oversight
Limited Customer interaction (i.e., provide sample receipt conditions, communicate minor project adjustments, project status and send preliminary reports
Prepare samples for analysis by recording, weighing, and blending
Pipette samples into tubes or onto agar plates according to the specific analysis process
Track the status of designated tests to ensure client turnaround times are met and inform supervisors of any non-compliance
Maintain laboratory cleanliness
Complete supply inventories and determine media needs for upcoming studies
Expert knowledge of aseptic techniques
Strong troubleshooting skills
Strong multitasking skills and the manual dexterity required to manipulate samples
Ability to use calendars and daily checklists to organize studies
Proficiency in quantitative sample preparation, pipetting, and plating
General understanding of bacterial plate counts and entry-level microbiological techniques
General knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Qualification
Required
One (1)- 2 years of experience
Basic knowledge of microbiology to accurately perform testing procedures and obtain the correct results
Basic chemistry knowledge is needed to prepare the media to the specification of the sample
Basic knowledge of food science is necessary to analyze the microbiological content of samples
Analytical skills are essential to complete analysis procedures and determine the concentration of the microorganism
General knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System is required to process client data
Physical dexterity is required for manipulating samples
Basic knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and practices is required to ensure a safe working environment
Interpersonal skills are required to effectively work within teams
Moderate knowledge of aseptic techniques
Proficiency in quantitative sample preparation, pipetting, and plating
General understanding of bacterial plate counts and entry-level microbiological techniques
General knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Strong multitasking skills and the manual dexterity required to manipulate samples
Preferred
Bachelors preferred or equivalent work experience
Company
Mérieux NutriSciences - North America
Mérieux NutriSciences is a global food safety and quality partner — offering testing, labeling, auditing, consulting, sensory, training and research services to the food & nutrition industry.
1001-5000 employees
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