Microbiology Technician â NW of Austin, TX

Microbiology Technician – NW of Austin, TXKelly Scientific Resources is looking for a Microbiology Technician for one of our top food manufacturing clients in the geographical area northwest of Austin Texas. The overall responsibility of the position is to conduct microbiological analyses to verify sanitary operating conditions to assure the safety and quality of the manufacturing environment and finished product. The Microbiology Technician also provides technical assistance on all matters related to the bacteriological analysis of products and materials, microbiological investigations, and interpretation of analytical results.Essential Functions:t

Performs microbiological tests and provides the technological knowledge and skills necessary for the implementation and maintenance of bacteriological testing and quality assurance programs.t

Participates on the positive swab investigative team and maintains all records required for investigations.t

Responsible for the proper maintenance and operation of all bacteriological equipment following Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) and maintaining the laboratory in a sanitary state at all times.t

Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports and keeps leadership advised on all technical matters pertaining to microbiological procedures, bacteriological analyses, etc.t

Responsible for updating and maintaining the laboratory manual with all current policies and procedures, including the environmental site program.t

Maintains familiarity with all related Corporate FSQA policies and procedures.

Education and Experience:t

BS degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or its equivalent is required. t

1-2 years of experience in Food Safety and Quality Assurance in a food manufacturing environment and/or food plant production is strongly desired.t

Plating experience is strongly desired.t

Certifications such as HACCP, SQF, ASQ, and other professional quality associations are helpful.

This is a temp to hire position, with a day shift work schedule, and a pay rate of $17 per hour.Apply today for immediate consideration!Why Kelly ® ?With Kelly, you’ll have access to some of the world’s highest regarded scientific organizations—providing you with opportunities to work on today’s most challenging, research-intensive, and relevant projects. Our connections can lead you to innovative scientific pursuits you’ll be proud to help advance. We work with 90 of the Fortune 100 companies and found opportunities for more than 10,000 scientific professionals last year.You pursued a career in science to fuel your quest for knowledge and your desire to make the world a better place. Let Kelly fuel your career—connect with us today.About Kelly ®At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law. at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm