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Food Microbiology Research Lab Technician

Central State University Wilberforce, OH

  1. Salary Not stated by the employer
  2. Employer Central State University
  3. Location Wilberforce, OH
  4. Workplace On site
  5. Role Research Technician
  6. Posted Jun 10, 2026
  7. Reference pa-8413
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Food Microbiology Research Lab Technician at Central State University, Wilberforce, OH
Job Summary:

The Food microbiology Safety Laboratory Technician will be part of the Research Team in the ARDP, Food Safety Research Program, at Central State University and will report to the food safety research assistant Professor. They will be responsible for executing basic research laboratory experiments that are related to food microbiology safety and plant pathology, as directed by the supervisor. Responsibilities will also include collecting environmental samples in the agricultural fields and greenhouses.

The Technician will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as a team environment, both in the laboratory, and in the field, as needed. The Laboratory Technician should be an individual of high integrity and character with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with the university research and extension teams. The Laboratory Technician will demonstrate the ability to develop and implement a written protocol, execute the protocol in either the laboratory or in the field trials, and effectively communicate in a written technical report the research results.

Responsibilities/Duties:
  • Perform routine food safety/microbiological testing following established protocols and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Ability to culture and isolate microorganisms in a laboratory setting and effectively plate serial dilutions.
  • Ability to use molecular techniques to identify and isolate bacterial and fungal cultures.
  • Develop Standard Operating Procedures for laboratory equipment and methodologies.
  • Document results of testing following a technical report format.
  • Effectively communicate, per audience, the data, and results of microbiological lab research.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain microbiological testing equipment, to include supplies and microorganisms.
  • Maintain the lab in compliance with microbiological safety housekeeping standards.
  • Ability to set up, maintain, calibrate, and repair laboratory equipment as needed.
  • This job requires the ability to perform physical tasks, such as lifting, moving, or carrying samples and lab equipment for up to 50 pounds.
  • Assist the supervisor in data entry/ management, scientific manuscript & literature reviews.
  • Assist in the field and Technical Services as needed to gain experience and knowledge in how to communicate the findings in a lab environment to what is applicable to the food safety industry.
  • Complete special projects assigned by the supervisor.
  • Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

 Required Abilities and Skills:
  • Excellent Communication Skills.
  • Ability to collect and manage scientific data, and write lab reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information.
  • Mathematical Skills. Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
  • Critical Thinking Skills.
  • The ability to work in laboratory environments that contain biological safety hazards, at BSL-2.
  • Performing the experiments will require extensive standing, and extensive use of arms and hands.
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