Lab Technician (Professional)

TL;DR

Lab Technician (Professional): Supports microbiology laboratory servicing 20+ food manufacturing facilities across North America with an accent on routine lab operations and regulatory compliance. Focus on preparing media and reagents, handling waste and cleaning, and adhering to FDA, GMP, USP, OSHA standards.

Location: Decatur, IL 62521 (onsite)

Salary: $38,500–$41,600

Company

Staffing provider hirify.global supporting a client's microbiology lab for food manufacturing.

What you will do

• Assist with routine laboratory support tasks including preparing media, reagents, and solutions for microbiological tests.
• Operate autoclaves, restock supplies, organize storage, and handle laboratory waste and garbage removal.
• Perform cleaning duties, wash glassware, make agar, and conduct temperature and scale checks.
• Check in media using LabWare, maintain documentation, and bring mail from the front office.
• Adhere to FDA, GMP, USP, Biosafety, OSHA standards and ISO 17025:2017 compliance.

Requirements

• Preferred: 1+ years in a quality laboratory.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication, willingness to learn, and adaptability to fast-paced environment.
• Capable of working individually and in a team; committed to attendance, punctuality, and shift work.
• Potential exposure to biological, chemical, and food allergens; notify if it interferes with ability to perform.

Culture & Benefits

• For temporary assignments 13+ weeks: major medical, dental, vision, 401k, and statutory sick pay where required.
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities available.
• Equal opportunity employer participating in E-Verify.