R&D Microbiology Lab Technician

Overview

At-a-Glance: Are you ready to build your career by joining an international food and beverage company? If so, our client is hiring a R&D Microbiology Lab Technician.

• Contract
• On-Site

• B.S. in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, or related discipline with microbiology coursework/labs.
• 1 - 3+ years hands‑on experience in a microbiology lab (or equivalent academic, internship or co-op experience) performing standard methods (serial dilutions, pour/spread plates, colony counting, culture transfers).
• Proficient aseptic technique; operation of micro lab equipment (autoclave, incubators, membrane filtration, pH meter, balances, biosafety cabinet); accurate documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to follow written procedures, teamwork, communication, and time management in a fast‑paced R&D environment.
• Role involves routine use of: autoclave (bench/stand‑alone), incubators (walk‑in/benchtop), membrane filtration units, biosafety cabinet/laminar flow hood, refrigerators/freezers, water baths, colony counters, microscopes, pH meters, balances, UV lamp; plus standard PPE and lab supplies per SOPs.
• Adhere to site EHS policies, micro lab safety manuals, and GLP standards; complete required safety modules and maintain LQS logs (temperature recording, cleaning schedules).
• Follow R&D micro release requirements and documentation practices when products are intended for consumption by non‑R&D personnel.

• Familiarity with or similar beverage micro testing/release procedures for R&D consumption products.
• Experience with LIMS or structured data capture platforms in a lab setting (e.g., WinLIMS/Lab Vantage or equivalent).

• Provides day‑to‑day laboratory support to Microbiology team.
• Performs standardized microbiological testing on beverages, concentrates, and ingredients; prepares media and reagents; maintains GLP compliance; and supports challenge/qualification studies under the direction of R&D Microbiologists.
• Ensures accurate sample login, execution, documentation, and timely communication of results that enable product release decisions and research milestones.

• Sample handling & testing:
  Receive, log, label, and process R&D and pilot‑plant samples; execute routine tests (e.g., APC, coliforms, yeast & mold), swabs/rinse waters, per defined methods and micro sampling plans; document results with precision.
• Media & reagent preparation:
  Prepare high‑quality culture media, buffers, and reagents; perform sterility checks; maintain lot and expiration records.
• Support studies:
  Assist Microbiologists during microbiological challenge/qualification studies (inoculation, monitoring, data capture); ensure aseptic technique and adherence to protocols.
• Result reporting:
  Record, verify, and route test outcomes; notify stakeholders of releases or out‑of‑spec findings in line with release procedures.
• Lab operations:
  Maintain inventory, order supplies/consumables; perform equipment checks and cleaning (incubators, water baths, refrigerators/freezers) and complete LQS logs/SOPs.
• Quality system & GLP:
  Follow SOPs, data integrity and traceability practices; support QC programs and proficiency activities; uphold safety and GLP standards.
• Culture collection:
  Maintain and update the laboratory culture collection per department practices.
• Digital/lab systems:
  Use SharePoint/DM templates and LIMS/recording tools for sample tracking and data entry.

If you think you d be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Priyanshu at  to learn more.

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