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The Microbiology Technician prepares samples and materials for laboratory testing, records process documentation, and supports accurate testing procedures. The role includes handling samples, preparing media, using laboratory equipment, reading plates and tubes, and maintaining clean work areas. The technician also supports quality and continuous improvement and helps maintain the laboratory management system.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Microbiology Technician Madison Regular (US Only) MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years. If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us! YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE We are looking for a Microbiology Technician in 3688 Kinsman BLVD, Madison, WI 53704 USA. Your mission will be to: Purpose (Objective):The incumbent prepares samples for processing and maintains documentation of process to facilitate testing procedures. Main activities: *Prepare sample for analysis by recording, weighing, and blending *Write identification onto plates so that client and sample number can be tracked *Pipette sample solution into tubes or plates according to the analysis process being performed *Pour the agar into plates or tubes to begin the growth process *Collect plates and place them in the incubator for the specified amount of time and temperature *Prepare media and broth for use in pathogen testing as required *Ensure that media and materials are prepared for the next testing sequence *Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is required to complete job responsibilities *Set up equipment and materials needed for analysis *Read plates and tubes, as required, to determine the number of organisms in the sample *Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process *Perform necessary housekeeping duties in a timely manner, keeping the work areas and equipment clean and sanitized *Must participate in cleaning schedule and maintain retain samples as required *Adhere to all safety policies *Responsibility to support laboratory management in the implementation maintenance, and improvement of the management system *Perform other related tasks as needed YOUR PROFILE Profile (required education/qualification and professional background): Associates degree or equivalent work experience and 1+ year relevant work, or Bachelors Degree. The incumbent must have a basic knowledge of science to accurately perform testing procedures and obtain accurate results. A basic knowledge of personal computers is useful to accurately enter testing data and results. A basic knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and policies is necessary to ensure a safe working environment. Planning... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/A2E6D95B721B4C49
How this job compares
Set against the 2,035 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$51–70K/yr226 salary ranges
- Wisconsin median$21–28/hr52 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 94 open Laboratory Technician jobs in Wisconsin and 2,035 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Wisconsin
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- Experience
- Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (873 postings).
- Education
- 286 of the 2,035 open Laboratory Technician jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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