Job Description

Description

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.

A member of the Quality Assurance department, a food service division at Lyons Magnus, an international food and beverage manufacturer headquartered in Fresno, California. The Microbiology Technician is an intern position aimed at learning how to support quality assurance, food safety, sanitation, and related activities in a manner that helps the strawberry production operations at the Fresno, CA plant.

Pay: $16.50 /hr

Hours: 8 hours per day

Schedule: 3 - 4 days per week

(May include weekends)

Location: Fresno, CA

Travel Requirements: None

Work Environment Available: On-site

Core Responsibilities:

• Responsible for conducting routine standard plating on raw materials and finished product.
• Support investigations by conducting micro analysis on samples as needed by technical managers.
• Conduct assigned handling and plating of 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 the maintenance of lab equipment.
• Follow all established micro lab SOPs.
• Directly communicate any micro or supply issues to the Food Safety Manager.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• An interest in learning about microbiology in a food manufacturing capacity.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Graduate.
• Basic laboratory experience preferred.

Additional Information
Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain the very best people. Lyons Magnus offers a comprehensive benefits plan that include: Health, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Sec. 125, 401(k) plan, and more. If you meet these requirements and are eager to join a dynamic company poised for further growth, please respond with your cover letter, and salary requirements.
To learn more about Lyons Magnus, LLC its products and core values, visit www.lyonsmagnus.com or follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn
Lyons Magnus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
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