What are the responsibilities and job description for the Micro Lab Tech position at Schreiber Foods?
Job Category:
QualityJob Family:
Quality Laboratory ServicesWork Shift:
Job Description:
- Responsible for conducting routine standard plating and media inoculations on raw materials, batch samples and finished product.
- Support investigations by conducting micro analysis on samples as needed by technical managers.
- Conduct assigned plating, handling, and inoculating instructions on environmental samples.
- Prepare and maintain all micro medias required for all routine plate count requirements and/or requested by the Microbiology Lab Supervisor
- Conduct plate counts and record results.
- Assist in maintenance of lab equipment
- Follow all established micro lab SOPs.
- Directly communicate any micro or supply issues to the Microbiology Lab Supervisor.
- Assist with audit, challenge studies and special projects as needed.
- Maintain good laboratory and housekeeping practices
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices
- Supports the mission, values and vision of the company.
- Maintains the best interest of Schreiber Foods first and foremost.
- Work with employees of Schreiber Foods in a positive and constructive manner to maintain a professional relationship. Demonstrates courtesy, discretion, friendliness and diplomacy.
- Works within a team environment to share information and help others as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic laboratory skills to include aseptic technique, media preparation, plating, dilutions, pipetting, and swabbing.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English to ensure understanding of safety instructions, work procedures, policies, and communications essential to job performance in this role.
- Flexible work schedule and the ability to work overtime and weekends.
- Dependable
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Education and/or Experience
- High School Degree, preferred
- 1 – 3 years’ experience in a laboratory environment, preferred.
- Quality Assurance or Microbiology laboratory preferred
If a candidate can prove possession of a bachelor's degree related to this field (Biology, Microbiology, etc.), this will move to a Microbiologist position.
Work Environment
Controlled food plant facility with ambient conditions; frequently exposed to wet, cold, hot or humid temperatures, moving forklifts, and fumes.
Eligible partners will receive:
Eligible partners will receive:
Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount toward your retirement every year.
Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
Childcare costs . Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one.
Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.
Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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