Microbiologist

SGS · North Sioux City, SD, United States

  • Junior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-09-21
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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Job description

Job Description
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.

• Handles samples and performs analyses according to Operating Procedures and test methodology

• Maintains and verifies equipment

• Reports deficiencies or malfunctions to the supervisor

• Maintains records of all quality activities as documented in Operating Procedures and test methods

• Identifies and records nonconformities on Corrective Action Requests.
Relocation net pay allowance:
Please note, this position is open to international candidates residing ONLY in Mexico. The company will sponsor the required work visa for successful applicants.
We also offer a lump‑sum relocation payment to support your move to the work location. This amount will be paid in your first paycheck. The relocation bonus is contingent upon completing a minimum of twelve (12) months of continuous employment with the company. If you voluntarily resign or are terminated for cause before completing twelve months of service, you will be required to repay the full relocation amount.
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Este puesto opera en un entorno de laboratorio con equipos tales como balanzas analíticas, equipos de homogenización de alimentos, herramientas de pipeteo, incubadoras, baños de agua, lectores de placas, diversas tecnologías comerciales basadas en proteínas y ADN para la detección de patógenos alimentarios (VIDAS, BAX, GDS, GeneUp, BioRAd), espectrofotómetro, Sistema de Identificación Microbiana VITEK, equipos básicos de química húmeda para el análisis de humedad, proteína, grasa, ceniza y sal.

• Maneja muestras y realiza análisis de acuerdo con los Procedimientos Operativos y la metodología de prueba.

• Mantiene y verifica los equipos.

• Informa deficiencias o mal funcionamiento al supervisor.

• Mantiene registros de todas las actividades de calidad según lo documentado en los Procedimientos Operativos y métodos de prueba.

• Identifica y registra no conformidades en Solicitudes de Acción Correctiva.
Asignación de pago neto por reubicación:
Tenga en cuenta que esta posición está abierta a candidatos internacionales que residan ÚNICAMENTE en México. La empresa patrocinará la visa de trabajo requerida para los solicitantes exitosos.
También ofrecemos un pago único por reubicación para apoyar su traslado al lugar de trabajo. Este monto se pagará en su primer sueldo. El bono de reubicación está condicionado a completar un mínimo de doce (12) meses de empleo continuo con la empresa. Si usted renuncia voluntariamente o es despedido por causa antes de completar doce meses de servicio, se le requerirá devolver el monto total de la reubicación.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field or commercial laboratory experience - Required

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Language Skills: English

• Mathematical Skills: Basic level of knowledge

• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Basic level
ADDITIONAL KSAS

• Proficient Computer Skills

• Computer Skills: Basic use of Microsoft Office 365 Suite required, experience with LIMS system
EQUIPMENT

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

• Regularly 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.
Job Title: Microbiologist I
Location: North Sioux City, SD
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.

• Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).

• Happiness:
• Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program

• Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

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• Licenciatura en Microbiología o en un campo relacionado, o experiencia en laboratorio comercial - Requerido
CONOCIMIENTOS / HABILIDADES / CAPACIDADES

• Habilidades Lingüísticas: Inglés

• Habilidades Matemáticas: Nivel básico d

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