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System One

Microbiology Lab Tech / Food Science

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What they do

A Food or Agricultural Technician assists agricultural and food scientists with research and testing related to safety and quality control. May focus on testing and lab analysis for animal crops and animal feed, or focus on testing and lab analysis for food, food crops, processed food, food additives and food containers.

$46,216 / year median in Pennsylvania

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Title:
Microbiology Lab Tech Location:
Hershey, PA Type:
Contract Compensation:
$22 -$23 per hour
Work Model:
Onsite Hours:
40.0 Responsibilities
  • Prepare the 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, 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 Requirements
  • B.
S. in Microbiology, Food Science, Biology or related field; and 2-3 years food microbiology testing experience. System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #M- #
LI- Ref:
#706-IT York