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Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.\n This job operates in a lab environment with equipment such as analytical balances, food homogenization equipment, pipetting tools, incubators, water baths, plate readers, various commercial protein and DNA based technologies for food pathogen detection (VIDAS, BAX, GDS, GeneUp, BioRAd), spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System, basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture, protein, fat, ash, salt.\nHandles samples and performs analyses according to Operating Procedures and test methodology\nMaintains and verifies equipment\nReports deficiencies or malfunction to the supervisor\nMaintains records of all quality activities as documented in Operating Procedures and test methods\nIdentifies and records nonconformities on Corrective Action Requests.\nEDUCATION\nBachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field or commercial laboratory experience - Required\nKNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES\nLanguage Skills: English\nMathematical Skills: Basic level of knowledge\nReasoning Skills/Abilities: Basic level\nADDITIONAL KSAS\nProficient Computer Skills\nComputer Skills: Basic use of Microsoft Office 365 Suite required, experience with LIMS system\nEQUIPMENT\nThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.\nRegularly operates laboratory equipment such as analytical balances, food homogenization equipment, pipetting tools, incubators, water baths, plate readers, various commercial protein and DNA based technologies for food pathogen detection (VIDAS, BAX, GDS, GeneUp, BioRAd), spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System.\nJob Title: Microbiologist I\nLocation: Fairifeld, NJ\nCompensation\nThe expected salary for this position is $23/hour. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. 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