Associate Microbiologist - Onsite Madison, WI
Core
Perform sample preparation, plating, media preparation, and diagnostics for food chemistry testing including infant formula, supplements, and botanicals.
Role type
Associate Microbiologist (Laboratory Technician)
Builds
Food safety test results and compliance reports for infant formula, sole-source nutrition, hemp/CBD, and dietary supplements.
Domain
Food Science / Microbiology / Analytical Chemistry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
aseptic technique, sample dilution and enrichment, sample plating, media preparation, autoclave operation, laboratory documentation, equipment cleaning, hazardous waste handling
Preferred skills
instrumentation operation (UPLC, HPLC, GC, LCMS), project work support, critical thinking
Technologies
UPLC, HPLC, GC, LCMS
Responsibilities
Prepare composites of routine samples, perform initial dilutions and enrichments, perform sample plating for quantification, perform transfers, perform routine cleaning and quality checks for equipment, document work and maintain laboratory records, plan daily workload
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC