Microbiology Lab Technician
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Job Location:
Mason City, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe responsible and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain partnering with producers and customers to source make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with lifes essentials we enable businesses to grow communities to prosper and consumers to live well.
This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers food service customers and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry beef egg alternative protein salt oils starches sweeteners cocoa and chocolate.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Microbiology Laboratory Technician will assist with tests performed in the this role you will ensure all testing is performed in accordance with standards laboratory procedures and established company guidelines.
Key Accountabilities
- Sample set up including preparation of culture media decontamination of wastes and performing monthly environmental tests in the laboratory.
- Performs microbiological testing as per scope and miscellaneous tests as assigned by Laboratory Supervisor.
- Identify nonconformities potential nonconformities and laboratory process improvements on a continuous basis and report results to customers.
- Maintain the laboratory environment and supplies including inventory of reagents monitoring and maintenance of equipment rotation of media stocks and disposal of retain samples.
- Handle complex clerical administrative technical or customer support issues under minimal supervision while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma secondary education level or equivalent
- Knowledge of lab procedures and techniques.
- Knowledge of microbiology preparation of culture media laboratory equipment and basic laboratory techniques.
- Minimum of four years of related work experience
- Willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in microbiology lab or food science.
- Knowledge of ISO 17025 or Quality Management Systems.
- Ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision.
- Analytical well organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Strong level of competence with Microsoft Word Excel and additional types of software.
- Related work experience working in a microbiology laboratory within the food industry.
Position information:
- Relocation will not be provided for this position
- Work schedule:Mon -Fri :7:00am -3:00pm work on rotational weekends and holidays (rotates within the team every weekend)
- Willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Position is based in Mason City Iowa
Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
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About Company
Cargill, Incorporated is an American privately held global corporation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and incorporated in Wilmington, Delaware. Founded in 1865, it is the largest privately held corporation in the United States in terms of revenue.
