What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab technician / Microbiologist position at Miceli Dairy?
**Lab Technician / Microbiologist **
Job Overview
- Role: Plant / Quality Control Microbiologist
- Industry: Dairy and cheese manufacturing
- Department: Lab
Key Responsibilities
- Culture Management: Maintain starter cultures essential to cheese curdling, flavor, and texture.
- Microbiological Testing: Aseptically sample and test raw milk, whey, curd, and finished cheese for pathogens and spoilage organisms.
- Environmental Monitoring: Swab equipment and facility surfaces to verify sanitation.
- Process Troubleshooting: Help production resolve fermentation, texture, and ripening issues.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure operations meet FDA, USDA, and food safety requirements.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Dairy Science, or Biology.
- Experience: 1–3 years in a food processing or dairy laboratory.
- Technical Skills: Aseptic technique, microbial plating, PCR or rapid pathogen detection, and data documentation.
- Knowledge: Dairy biochemistry, fermentation science, and sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs).
You should be proficient in:
- Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Weighing Raw Materials
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- Quality Control Software
Salary : $23 - $27