Medallion Lab Technician - 3074

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated "Food Microbiology- Lab Technician" Job opportunity for a Golden Valley, MN location...!!

Position Title: Food Microbiology- Lab Technician

Location: Golden Valley, MN

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 1 year

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $20/ph- $23/ph

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Requirements:

• food microbiology
• aseptic technique, pipetting, and serial dilutions
• LIMS

Job Description:

This position will involve coordination and execution of daily microbial testing of food products for one or more attributes. In our labs, we receive samples from two sources: regular Client ingredients or products submitted by R&D, FSQ, and the supply chain, and consumer products submitted by external clients. The position requires significant attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and flexibility, depending on workload.

Key Accountabilities:
? Provide support and flexibility related to the analysis of samples for Medallion Labs
? Deliver on time delivery for microbiological analyses
? Document results and review data
? Investigate any technical discrepancies on a timely basis
? Develop a strong knowledge of the analytical methods being used to analyze samples
? Maintain world-class lab safety environment that complies with all Client and Medallion safety rules

Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. in microbiology, food science, biology, or related field
? 1-3 years' Experience in food microbiology
? Basic lab skills including aseptic technique, pipetting, and serial dilutions
? Confident in troubleshooting and issue resolution
? Significant attention to detail, multitasking, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong technical background and hands on experience with lab operations preferred
• High individual energy with very strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage in Productive Discourse
• Leadership experience with good decision making
• Experience working in an ISO 17025 accredited microbiology lab

Additional Considerations:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently organize workload and maintain proper documentation
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates Engaging Leader Traits
• PC skills-proficiency with Word, Excel and LIMS preferred
• Must be flexible to work with changing business priorities and schedules

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords:

Lab Technician, Food Microbiology

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 249688 when responding to this ad.

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