Microbiologist (Food Testing)
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Carson, CAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Microsoft Office
- Work
- On-site in Carson
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Microsoft Office25%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 28, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
This job operates in a lab environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Handles samples and performs analyses according to Operating Procedures and test methodology.
- Maintains and verifies equipment.
- Reports deficiencies or malfunction to the supervisor.
- Maintains records of all quality activities as documented in Operating Procedures and test methods.
- Identifies and records nonconformities on Corrective Action Requests.
Requirements & Tech Stack
Equipment:
- Analytical balances
- Food homogenization equipment
- Pipetting tools
- Incubators
- Water baths
- Plate readers
- Various commercial protein and DNA based technologies for food pathogen detection (VIDAS, BAX, GDS, GeneUp, BioRAd)
- Spectrophotometer
- VITEK Microbial Identification System
- Basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture, protein, fat, ash, salt.
- LIMS system
- Microsoft Office 365 Suite
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field, or commercial laboratory experience.
Skills & Abilities:
- English language skills.
- Basic level of mathematical skills.
- Basic level of reasoning skills/abilities.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Basic use of Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Potential for occasional weekend shifts based on business needs.