Job Description

Our client, is seeking a Microbiology Technician to join their team. As a Microbiology Technician, you will be part of the laboratory team supporting food safety testing and quality-focused analytical work. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, a commitment to following procedures, and the drive to contribute to a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.

Job Title

Microbiology Technician

Location

St. Louis, Missouri

What's the Job?

• Apply aseptic technique in all work conducted to support accurate, contamination-controlled results.
• Prepare and analyze samples for pathogens, indicator organisms, probiotics, and other microbes.
• Perform microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, environmental samples, and other sample matrices.
• Accurately perform testing methods and read testing results, ensuring documentation is complete and clear.
• Complete required training to progress to more complex tasks within the laboratory workflow.

What's Needed?

• BS in Microbiology or a Life Science.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and comfort working with microbiological processes.
• 1+ years of laboratory experience in a commercial food testing analytical laboratory desirable but not required.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 or GLPs desirable but not required.
• General knowledge and experience in microbiological testing desirable but not required.

What's in it for me?

• Work onsite at the Nestlé Purina HQ in downtown St. Louis.
• Monday through Friday shift: 7:00am–3:30pm (weekend work may be required to meet business needs).
• Opportunity to build expertise in microbiological testing, sample preparation, and analytical methods.
• Training pathway to progress to more complex tasks as you complete required learning.
• Supportive, goal-oriented team environment where accuracy and quality matter.

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

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