HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm
Microbiologist
HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033
Qualifications
B.S. in Microbiology, Food Science, Biology or related field; and 2‑3 years of food microbiology testing experience.
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, the candidate must have 5+ years of food microbiology work experience.
Primary Responsibilities
Prepare microbiological media for in‑house food testing purposes.
Maintain an inventory and well‑stocked supply of prepared and commercially available microbiological media formats to support testing.
Coordinate the destruction of samples after results entry.
Maintain autoclave records related to the preparation and destruction of routine analysis.
Support food product sample receiving and analyses.
Microbiological analyses of food ingredients, finished product, and environmental swabs.
Plating for hygiene indicators and molecular testing for food‑borne pathogens.
Assist in sample preparation and receiving as needed.
Microbiological data interpretation and review.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Other, Manufacturing, and Production
Industries
Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Retail
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B.S. in Microbiology, Food Science, Biology or related field; and 2‑3 years of food microbiology testing experience.
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, the candidate must have 5+ years of food microbiology work experience.
Primary Responsibilities
Prepare microbiological media for in‑house food testing purposes.
Maintain an inventory and well‑stocked supply of prepared and commercially available microbiological media formats to support testing.
Coordinate the destruction of samples after results entry.
Maintain autoclave records related to the preparation and destruction of routine analysis.
Support food product sample receiving and analyses.
Microbiological analyses of food ingredients, finished product, and environmental swabs.
Plating for hygiene indicators and molecular testing for food‑borne pathogens.
Assist in sample preparation and receiving as needed.
Microbiological data interpretation and review.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Other, Manufacturing, and Production
Industries
Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Retail
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