Microbiology Lab Tech

Job Title: Microbiology Lab Tech (81794-1)

Duration: 3/17/2026 - 6/16/2026
Location: Thompsons Station TN 37179 Candidate must be able to work onsite.

Schedule: Standard 40 hours. M-F 8am-5pm.

Job Description:

R&D - Laboratory Analysis - Junior Assignment - Microbiology Lab Tech

Basic Qualifications

Education Licenses Cert Requirements: Associates of Science or Bachelors of Science in Biology Chemistry or related fields

Required Experience: 1-2 years in a laboratory environment ability to lift 40 lbs

Required Skills (include soft skills): Strong communicator detail oriented positive mindset self-starter reliable and needs to be a team player. The individual needs to be ok with ambiguity and cannot be resistant to change.

Good to have skills: LIMS experience experience in Microsoft Office

Deal breakers: Inability to work during the prescribed time frame

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education: Bachelors

Preferred Experience: Aseptic technique cross-contamination knowledge

Preferred Skills:

Practical and theoretical knowledge of ISO 17025

Knowledge of cross-contamination management/mitigation in laboratories

Knowledge of aseptic technique

Experience and skill in using computers filling out spreadsheets (Excel) Word ELN and laboratory information management systems (LIMS)

Practical laboratory skills and ability to troubleshoot/maintain complex laboratory instrumentation

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of biological risk control plans laboratory safety chemical management

Assignment Level Descriptor:

Entry level position with basic knowledge of Assignment procedures and tools obtained through work experience and may require vocational or technical education. Acquires basic skills to perform routine tasks. Work is prescribed and completed with little autonomy. Works with either close supervision or under clearly defined procedures

This is typically a Assignment with significantly more authority and responsibility at this Assignment level. It should be selected to recognize differences which are not enough to be represented by a separate Assignment level such as increased proficiency in skills/competencies to perform responsibilities greater impact to the business unit customer segment geography etc. May also provide guidance or leadership to other Associates.

Assignment Family Group:

R&D

Delivers value and growth by driving product quality assuring consumer safety and promoting efficiency based on robust science while developing consumer-relevant products process and packaging.

Assignment Family:

Laboratory Services

Roles in this Assignment family are responsible for managing or performing work in some or all of the following areas; assisting scientists and engineers in lab environment (collect sample perform biological or chemical analysis) setting controlled research experiments day to day coordination or lab projects.

Laboratory Technical Analysis

Laboratory Technical Analysis work is focused on chemical or biological analyses in support of scientific research or quality testing including: Planning designing and conducting laboratory experiments to test the physical and/or chemical specifications of various substances materials and products to inform scientific research Estimating the resources and time required to conduct an experiment and monitoring performance to ensure these targets are met Collecting preparing and testing samples and recording observations Preparing detailed reports with recommendations applications and conclusions Performing routine maintenance and safety checks on laboratory equipment to ensure it is in good working order