Microbiologist I

This job operates in a lab environment with equipment such as analytical balances, food homogenization equipment, pipetting tools, incubators, water baths, plate readers, various commercial protein and DNA based technologies for food pathogen detection (VIDAS, BAX, GDS, GeneUp, BioRAd), spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System, basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture, protein, fat, ash, salt.Homogenizes samples following standard protocols.Assists with cleaning laboratory carts, glassware, racks.Maintains cleanliness of laboratory work surfaces.Maintains records of all quality activities as required in Operating Procedures and Test Methods.Performs applicable testing with proper proficiency training with Supervision.Maintains and verifies equipment.