Microbiology Technician

Come join the skilled team at Sensient Technologies.  We are collaborative and hard working.  We solve touch problems, and we will be better with you.

We are looking for a Microbiology Tech (9am – 5pm, Tuesday – Saturday) to join our team and play an essential role keeping our product safety program and execute improvement initiatives to achieve Plant Level KPI’s in a team centric environment. 

What You’ll do:

• Conduct microbiology testing for a variety of industries (food, cosmetics, and pharma).  Adhere to expected sample turnaround times to ensure product safety and quality. 
• Prepare media for daily production and maintain inventory.
• Perform microbiological environmental sampling such as air monitoring, surface monitoring, water, etc. 
• Collaborate with other team members to improve processes and procedures. 
• Work within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods.

What You’ll bring: 

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Biological Science).
• 2 years of microbiology experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with Aseptic Techniques.
• Knowledge in Lean and 5S.
• Good Interpersonal skills working in a team environment and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

What You’ll Get: 

• Excellent pay and benefits from day one.
• Safe environment to work in and support from management team. 
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond. 

About Sensient: Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Colors: Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.

SQF RESPONSIBILITY:  Ensure the highest level of commitment to Safe Quality Food (SQF) in order to provide assurance that all products have been produced, prepared and handled according to the highest possible standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

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