Join a high-impact team at the forefront of food safety and quality within the food laboratory operations of a global industry leader. This 12-month contract role is an exceptional opportunity for an aspiring microbiologist to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, world-class research environment. Operating in the heart of Saint Louis, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and integrity of a diverse product portfolio by performing precise microbial analysis on food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. This is an ideal position for a detail-oriented scientist who thrives in a goal-oriented environment and is eager to apply aseptic techniques to protect consumer health.
location: Saint Louis, Missouri
job type: Contract
salary: $20.00 - 23.05 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
- Microbial Analysis: Prepare and analyze food products, raw ingredients, and environmental samples for pathogens, indicator organisms, and probiotics.
- Aseptic Technique: Maintain the highest standards of aseptic technique in all work conducted to ensure sample integrity and prevent cross-contamination.
- Quality Documentation: Meticulously document all sample preparations, quality control checks, and analytical activities in compliance with laboratory standards.
- Technical Execution: Accurately execute approved testing methodologies and interpret results to support rapid turnaround times and data-driven decisions.
- Continuous Learning: Actively participate in specialized training programs to master increasingly complex microbiological tasks and laboratory workflows.
- Operational Support: Support daily laboratory maintenance and safety protocols to ensure a seamless, high-throughput testing environment.
qualifications:
Qualifications
Required:
- Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Microbiology, Biology, or a related Life Science field.
- Technical Skills: Foundational knowledge of aseptic techniques and basic microbiological laboratory practices.
- Physical Capabilities: Full manual dexterity for precise tasks, color vision and depth perception for reading results, and the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Soft Skills: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume research setting with a strong focus on accuracy and goal attainment.
- Availability: Ability to work Monday-Friday (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) on-site, with flexibility for 2-3 hours of overtime or weekend work as business needs dictate.
- Experience: 1+ years of experience in a commercial food testing or analytical laboratory.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with ISO 17025 standards or Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
- Domain Expertise: General experience in testing for specific foodborne pathogens and indicator organisms.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
