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Microbiologist

Carson, CA, us💼 Full-time💰 $21–$21🗓 2026-07-21 → 2026-09-26

Core

Performs microbiological analyses and pathogen detection in a lab environment to ensure food safety and quality compliance.

Role type

Entry-level laboratory microbiologist

Builds

Quality reports, test results, and corrective action records for food safety clients

Domain

Food safety and quality testing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Microbiology, sample handling, operating analytical balances, food homogenization, pipetting, incubators, water baths, plate readers, protein/DNA detection technologies (VIDAS, BAX, GDS, GeneUp, BioRAd), spectrophotometer, VITEK system, wet chemistry analysis, LIMS, Microsoft Office 365

Preferred skills

Commercial laboratory experience

Technologies

VIDAS, BAX, GDS, GeneUp, BioRAd, VITEK, LIMS, Microsoft Office 365

Responsibilities

Handle samples and perform analyses according to Operating Procedures, maintain and verify equipment, report deficiencies or malfunctions, maintain records of quality activities, identify and record nonconformities on Corrective Action Requests

Seniority

Entry-level (Microbiologist I)

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