Microbiology Technician Youth Apprentice

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION STUDENTS SHOULD EMAIL THEIR APPLICATION MATERIALS TO - Kabao Lor - klor@johnsonville.com As an Assistant Microbiology Technician, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn all aspects, functionality and supporting activities of an industrial food microbiology laboratory. You will work within Johnsonville’s Quality Enhancement Team and interact with many cross-functional teams. Why this is a great job for a person who wants to accept nothing less than personal greatness: 1. Help with general laboratory preparation (microbiological media, sterilize scientific glassware, operate a dishwasher and preparation of standard solutions) 2. Assist in environmental product sampling protocols to ensure quality and food safety 3. Contribute as a team member in key laboratory team initiatives 4. Perform data entry and reporting and know the right dilutions QUALIFICATIONS: What you bring to the job: 1. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Ability to create spreadsheets with formulas and calculations 2. Strong interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills 3. Data entry experience preferred 4. Ability to work both independently and as a team member without direct supervision 5. Detail oriented, responsible, self-motivated individual