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The Microbiology Technician joins a laboratory team supporting food safety testing and quality-focused analytical work. The role applies aseptic technique, prepares and analyzes samples, and performs microbiological testing across food products, ingredients, environmental samples, and other matrices. The position is onsite at Nestlé Purina’s St. Louis headquarters, with weekday hours and possible weekend work. Training supports progression to more complex laboratory tasks.
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Our client, is seeking a Microbiology Technician to join their team. As a Microbiology Technician, you will be part of the laboratory team supporting food safety testing and quality-focused analytical work. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, a commitment to following procedures, and the drive to contribute to a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
Job Title: Microbiology Technician
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
What's the Job?
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Apply aseptic technique in all work conducted to support accurate, contamination-controlled results.
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Prepare and analyze samples for pathogens, indicator organisms, probiotics, and other microbes.
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Perform microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, environmental samples, and other sample matrices.
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Accurately perform testing methods and read testing results, ensuring documentation is complete and clear.
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Complete required training to progress to more complex tasks within the laboratory workflow.
What's Needed?
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BS in Microbiology or a Life Science.
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Knowledge of aseptic technique and comfort working with microbiological processes.
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1+ years of laboratory experience in a commercial food testing analytical laboratory desirable but not required.
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Knowledge of ISO 17025 or GLPs desirable but not required.
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General knowledge and experience in microbiological testing desirable but not required.
What's in it for me?
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Work onsite at the Nestlé Purina HQ in downtown St. Louis.
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Monday through Friday shift: 7:00am–3:30pm (weekend work may be required to meet business needs).
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Opportunity to build expertise in microbiological testing, sample preparation, and analytical methods.
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Training pathway to progress to more complex tasks as you complete required learning.
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Supportive, goal-oriented team environment where accuracy and quality matter.
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
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Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:
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Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
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Dental Plan
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Vision Plan
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Health Savings Account
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Health Flexible Spending Account
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Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
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Supplemental Life Insurance
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Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
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Business Travel Insurance
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401(k), Plus Match
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Weekly Pay
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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