Do you want a job where your talents can be recognized, and your career elevated? Do you want to be part of an intelligent and diverse team of individuals? If so, submit a resume today! We are currently recruiting for a Microbiologist with a fantastic company that has been established for 30 years and which services over 40 countries around the world! If you want to work for a company that uses top of the line, state of the art technology and you take pride in knowing you are helping to provide a service to an international audience, submit your resume ASAP!
The Microbiologist position is a full-time temp to hire position in Santa Maria, CA. Shifts are 8 hours, and any candidate must have open availability to include nights and weekends. Pay rate for this position is $24 to $28/hr (DOE).
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability coverage, along with retirement benefit 401k (with employer match), Vacation, and Sick leave
Duties & 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 company 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
Skills & Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s 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.