Job description

Intro to PrimusLabs: For over three decades, PrimusLabs has been providing service to the fresh produce sector in food safety audits and food testing. We offer the most extensive range of microbiological testing services available to agricultural and other food industries. We test products produced both domestically and abroad. PrimusLabs is a private, independent laboratory comprised of multiple nationally recognized laboratories throughout North America.

General Description: We are seeking a food microbiologist to join our team-oriented environment of food professionals located in Salinas, CA with willingess to travel to Yuma, AZ.

This individual will be responsible for many aspects of laboratory work, including client relations, quality control, inventory, technical services, and more.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work independently to utilize cultural and rapid methodologies (real-time PCR, etc.) to identify pathogens, indicators, and spoilage organisms in food, water and environmental samples
• Proactively managing the laboratory personnel to ensure adherence to PrimusLabs protocols and values
• Interacting with clients by communicating test results, answering questions, and sending sampling supplies based on their needs
• Developing, maintaining, and measuring processes to increase the accuracy of turn-around-time for results
• Ensuring implementation of QA/QC program with regards to all operations and documentation requirements
• Provide training to new personnel, as well as coaching and mentoring to facilitate the staff's professional and personal growth

Qualifications: A Bachelors degree in Microbiology, plus hands-on laboratory experience. Work experience should include knowledge of sterile technique and pure culture maintenance. The candidate must have proven problem solving an trouble shooting skills along with strong verbal and written communication in English (Spanish capabilities a plus). Strong time management, organizational and people skills are highly desired. Must have flexible work schedule, including weekends. Travel is required.

Compensation: The salary range is competitive depending on the candidate's qualifications. PrimusLabs offers medical, dental, life, accidental death or injury and LTD coverage for full-time employees, along with other benefits such as 401k (with employer match), vacation and sick leave.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are required at all times and social distancing is observed.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Hands-On Laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sterile Technique: 1 year (Preferred)
• Pure Culture Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English & Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• California Drivers License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: One location

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