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ManpowerGroup Microbiologist in Eddyville, Iowa
Our client, an American global food corporation, is seeking a Microbiologist II to join their team. As a Microbiologist II, you will be part of the Research and Development Department supporting the Manufacturing and Quality Control Teams. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively, which will align successfully in the organization.
Job Title: Microbiologist II
Location: Eddyville, Iowa (Fully On site)
Pay: Competitive hourly pay rate + Benefits
Key Responsibilities
Assist with general lab duties including preparation of sterile growth medium, stock solutions, and reagents, as well as general lab cleaning and dishwashing.
Perform aseptic sampling of manufacturing processes.
Conduct direct microscopy and plating while adhering to clean room protocols.
Prepare, inoculate, and manage shake flasks using aseptic techniques.
Enter process and analytical data into Microsoft Excel.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a science field such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or related field.
Laboratory experience through academic or prior positions.
Capable of independent work, seeking clarification as needed before starting tasks.
Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and computer literacy.
Schedule:
Mon-Fri, first shift during training period.
Post-training schedule: Noon to midnight on alternating 2-week schedules: Week 1 (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and Week 2 (Wednesday, Thursday).
Flexibility is required.
What’s in it for me?
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match
Weekly pay with direct deposit
Holiday Pay
Referral Rewards
Monthly Recognition Programs
Dedicated Career Partner to help you achieve your career goals
Recognized as World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2023 for 14th year in a row
We are looking for someone who can perform a variety of tasks in a manufacturing laboratory setting, including preparing sterile media, sterilizing laboratory tools, shake flask inoculation and monitoring, direct microscopy, plating, and adhering to clean room protocols. If you meet these qualifications and are eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.