Job Description

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

The Microbiology Lab Technician will be responsible for collecting and preparing product samples for microbiological analysis.

There are two plant facilities that make up the Moses Lake Production Campus. The selected candidate for this role will begin their training at one of these facilities and then will be assigned to one of the two locations after training is complete.

Key Responsibilities

• Collects and prepares product samples for microbiological analysis.
• Documents sample ID and microorganism growth results.
• Promptly communicates findings that fall outside allowable limits.
• Responsible for inventory of micro lab supplies.
• Stores and maintains retention samples.
• Reconciliation of daily micro log with the inventory system to ensure all production samples are plated.
• Manage positive release of product in inventory system.
• Samples purchased products (micro-testing and grading).
• Other duties assigned by department management.

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Relevant Experience

1+ years related experience and/or training

Other Information

• Basic math skills
• Good knowledge of computer systems and calculator
• Ability to work in refrigerated and frozen environments
• Good communication skills
• Needs to be organized, efficient, and have Good time man

Job Requisition ID: 22689

Travel Required: None

Location(s): GF Plant - Moses Lake

Country: United States

Rate of Pay: $24.84/hr

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Details available in Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Family Building Leave
• Education Assistance
• Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **

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