R&D Technician

R D Technician#26-01525 Up to $28 per hour Valhalla, NY

All On-site Job Description At-a-Glance:

Are you ready to build your career by joining an international food and beverage company? If so, our client is hiring a R D Technician!

Position Type:

Contract Onsite

Required:

Education:

B.S. in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, or related discipline with microbiology coursework/labs.

Experience:

1+ years hands‑on experience in a microbiology lab (or equivalent academic, internship or co-op experience) Strong attention to detail, ability to follow written procedures, teamwork, communication, and time management. Role involves routine use of: autoclave (bench/stand‑alone), incubators (walk‑in/benchtop), membrane filtration units, biosafety cabinet/laminar flow hood, refrigerators/freezers, water baths, colony counters, microscopes, pH meters, balances, UV lamp; plus standard PPE and lab supplies per SOPs. Compliance, Health & Safety Adhere to site EHS policies, micro lab safety manuals, and GLP standards; complete required safety modules and maintain LQS logs (temperature recording, cleaning schedules). Follow R D micro release requirements and documentation practices when products are intended for consumption by non‑R D person

Responsibilities:

R D Microbiology Lab Technician supports daily testing and lab operations for Microbiology team. This role performs routine microbiological tests on beverages and ingredients, prepares basic lab materials, follows Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and helps run small studies under the direction of the Microbiology team. Accurate sample handling, testing, documentation, and communication are essential. Sample handling & testing: Receive, log, label, and process R D and pilot‑plant samples; execute routine tests (e.g., APC, coliforms, yeast & mold), swabs/rinse waters, per defined Valhalla methods and micro sampling plans; document results with precision. Maintain and update the laboratory culture collection per department practices. Prepare high‑quality culture media, buffers, and reagents; perform sterility checks; maintain lot and expiration records. Record, verify, and route test outcomes; notify stakeholders of releases or out‑of‑spec findings in line with release procedures. Follow SOPs, data integrity and traceability practices; support QC programs and proficiency activities; uphold safety and GLP standards. Use SharePoint/DM templates and LIMS/recording tools for sample tracking and data entr Get in

Touch:

We want to hear from you! If you think you'd be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Komal at (862) 390-7418 to learn more.