Microbiologist I at SGS North America Inc. in Fairfield, New Jersey

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Company Description



We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.



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 malfunction 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.

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