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Microbiology Technician

National Beef Packing Company LLC, Dodge City, KS, United States


National Beef of Dodge City, Kansas is seeking a qualified professional to fill the position of Microbiology Technician. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work, and an environment that is caring and supportive.

Competitive Wages and Benefits

Family-friendly benefits including Health, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Employee meat purchase program

Responsibilities
Microbiology Technician responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Insures correctness and accuracy of information presented to Food Safety Center on samples.

Follows instructions on project methodology from laboratory management staff

Makes note of any sample and chain of custody differences in appropriate sample discrepancy logbook

Runs all tests as specified for National Beef

Inputs all information from samples into electronic database system

Prints required labels, work orders, worksheets and/or bench sheets for daily running of samples

Fills out all required paperwork for samples received

Applies daily labels to TPC, TC/EC and EB as necessary

Responsible for following all policies, procedures, and protocols as approved by upper management for sample setup

Reads and interprets test results on all samples ran

Checks completed paperwork for accuracy and as part of the dual check program will check other technicians work before turning in

Assists the inventory clerk, when needed, with the receiving of incoming supplies, recording of data into receiving logbooks, and stocking

Inspects all received supplies making note of the condition, lot #, expiration dates, and supply usage log

Assists with the daily monitoring of temperature accuracy and records all temperatures for incubators, freezers, and refrigerators on log sheet

Properly implements all procedure modifications as outlined by laboratory management staff

Completes daily productivity and sterility quality assurance controls

Responsible for maintaining adequate levels of testing supplies

Completes supply re-order log for all needed supplies

Ensures specified daily housekeeping are performed

Responsible for completing specified weekly housekeeping tasks and log sheet

Responsible for maintaining accurate records for quality system traceability

Assists laboratory technicians in other areas in day to day duties when time permits or when needed

Utilizes any available time to cross train in other areas of laboratory

Performs and completes any other duties assigned by FSCML management staff

This position is a safety sensitive position. This is an On-Site position.

Qualifications

Previous laboratory experience or science related coursework preferred (must provide credentials/college completed coursework)

Good written/oral communication skills in English

Self-Starter while being a team player

Ability to handle multi-tasking – not afraid to get dirty

Excellent organizational skills which allows for multitasking is a must

Excellent customer service skills with all levels- Upper management, Vendors, and production employees

Must possess computer skills in Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, Access, Power-Point, Outlook/email)

Flexibility in shift work (Saturday and Sundays as scheduled)

Must be willing to be cross trained in many facets of laboratory work

Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

National Beef is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, or status as a disabled individual.

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