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Microbiologies – Champaign, IL
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Microbiologist to join our Food team in Champaign, IL. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in international test standards.
Intertek's Food Services protects our client's brands and reputation with a better food supply chain, from the farm to fork. With the food industry increasingly subject to scrutiny, testing to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and to protect public health is a must. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
What are we looking for?
The Microbiologist is responsible for preparing, conducting and interpreting microbiological testing evaluations on a wide variety of commercial products with Intertek procedures, U.S., Canadian, and other international test standards. The candidate will work closely with their department manager.
Shift/Schedule: Monday - Friday
Salary & Benefits Information
The base wage or salary range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.
In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.
What you'll do:
Laboratory and testing
Conduct contamination assessment by preparing and plating samples for Total Plate Count, Yeast and Mold, E. Coli, Salmonella, etc…
Conduct Probiotic Assays using appropriate agar and preparations conditions
Perform allergen assessments by ELISA to ensure safety
Perform GMO analysis using PCR
Conduct challenge studies to assess anti-microbial properties of material
Lab maintenance and management
Prepare and sterilize equipment, glassware, and media to ensure aseptic conditions.
Monitor and manage lab supplies, ordering what is needed to ensure continuous operation.
Adhere strictly to safety protocols, calibrating instruments and validating test methods.
Data and documentation
Accurately record and document all observations, data, and results in lab notebooks and electronic systems.
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
- 4 yr Bachelor degree in a Biological Science, preferably in Microbiology
- Experience culturing and cultivating organisms
- Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Excellent communication skills, in both verbal and written formats
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
- 1 year experience performing testing with bacteria, mold, and fungus, preferred
- Experience with current market test standards (ASTM, BAM, USP, or ISO) a plus
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
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