Microbiologist

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:
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