Lyons Magnus leads the food industry with creativity and innovation, crafting top-quality products across all manufacturing phases, from raw materials to marketing. With over 2000 diverse items for industrial ingredient and food service sectors, Lyons caters to leading restaurant chains nationally and internationally.

At Lyons, our diverse and talented staff is the heart of our organization. We foster a thriving work environment where employees are engaged in shaping both the company's and their own future.

The Microbiology Lab Technician is responsible for support in the areas of quality assurance and related activities in a manner that supports the operations of production of the organization at the Walton, KY plant.

Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Schedule: Saturday - Wedneday

(Weekend OT as needed)

Location: Walton, KY

Work Environment: Laboratory

Core Responsibilities:

• Responsible for conducting routine standard plating and media inoculations on raw materials, batch samples and finished product.
• Support investigations by conducting micro analysis on samples as needed by technical managers.
• Conduct assigned plating, handling and inoculating instructions on environmental samples.
• Prepare and maintain all micro medias required for all routine Lyons plate count requirements and/or requested by the Food Safety Manager
• Conduct plate counts and record results.
• Assist in maintenance of lab equipment
• Follow all established micro lab SOPs.
• Directly communicate any micro or supply issues to the Microbiology Lab Supervisor.
• Assist with audit, challenge studies and special projects as needed.
• Maintain good laboratory and housekeeping practices
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices
• Supports the mission, values and vision of the company.
• Maintains the best interest of Lyons Magnus first and foremost.
• Work with employees of Lyons Magnus in a positive and constructive manner to maintain a professional relationship. Demonstrates courtesy, discretion, friendliness and diplomacy.
• Works within a team environment to share information and help others as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic laboratory skills to include aseptic technique, media preparation, plating, dilutions, pipetting and swabbing.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skill

Required Qualifications:

• 1 – 3 years’ experience in a laboratory environment. Quality Assurance or Microbiology laboratory preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual – English/Spanish preferred.
• High School Education