ABOUT MICROBAC

Microbac serves our clients with the utmost expertise and respect for their market requirements, constraints and challenges. We embody a company-wide commitment to exceptional customer experience, which has been refined over nearly 50 years of trusted, analytical and measurement experience.

Through our network of laboratories, offices, and field services, we have the flexibility to meet the unique requirements for each client, project and scope.

As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to safety, quality and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and nutrition and life science markets.

We are currently seeking a Senior Food Microbiologist for a commercial testing laboratory located in FAYETTEVILLE, NC. Our Microbiologists work in fast paced, deadline driven environments, preparing media and samples, and conducting a wide range of analytical tests that provide our clients with vital information on product quality, composition, and safety.  While we work quickly to meet client turnaround times and deadlines, our teams are centrally focused on quality and producing sound, reliable data that our clients use to make important decisions.  If you're looking for a meaningful career in food testing and thrive knowing what you do carries a significant amount of importance, look no further.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of the Department Supervisor, Analysts, working in an accredited commercial laboratory, conduct chemical analyses to determine composition, reactions, and chemical and/or physical properties of a variety of sample types.

MAJOR/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Following established SOPs, Analysts collect information about the composition of substances/samples to support the analytical testing needs of our clients for such purposes as quantitative analysis, product development, and improvement of analytical methodologies
• Accurately and efficiently set up and process samples while meeting quality standards and turnaround time expectations
• Senior Analysts/Microbiologist have a key role in staff training and lead training efforts for junior technicians and analysts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Train staff in all areas related to sample preparation and testing
• Use advanced knowledge of chemistry to develop new testing methods and processes
• Perform equipment and instrumentation set up, maintenance and verification
• Maintain storage of samples in accordance with established SOPs
• Prepare and analyze samples
• Accurately record observations and data and interpret results
• Monitor and address sample backlog issues
• Maintain accurate, up to date logs, notebooks and equipment records
• Perform necessary laboratory administrative functions such as filing paperwork, photocopying, reviewing of data, and entering data into computerized LIMS
• Comply with and promote Personnel, Safety, and Quality Program

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of Ion Chromatography and Discrete analysis
• Knowledge of principles, terminology, practices, and instrumentation commonly used in a laboratory setting
• Ability to interpret data and prepare reports
• Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage time in order to meet deadlines and rush orders
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work with delicate laboratory equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related discipline is required
• Prior laboratory experience is required
• Experience in Ion Chromatography and Discrete analysis is preferred

Microbac is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Veteran Friendly Employer

Required Skills Required Experience

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• CDL A
• Current DOT card
• Medical Long Form
• Clean MVR
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, written or oral instruction
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times