Liberal, KS, US
10 days ago
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Microbiology Laboratory Technician Job Locations US-KS-Liberal Posted Date 1 day ago(5/20/2025 9:43 AM) Position Type Regular Full-Time Category Lab Overview

Find your future at National Beef!

 

National Beef of Liberal, Kansas is seeking a qualified professional to join our team as a Microbiology Laboratory Technician.  With competitive pay and benefits, stable work, and an environment that is caring and supportive, National Beef could become your next career move! 

 

Hours for this position are 11:00pm to 7:30am Monday through Friday (Saturdays and Sundays as needed)

 

Competitive Wages and Benefits:

Family-friendly benefits including Health, Dental and VisionPaid vacationPaid holidaysEmployee meat purchase program Responsibilities

Microbiology Laboratory Technician responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Follows instructions on project methodology from laboratory management staff

Ensures correctness and accuracy of information presented to Food Safety Center on samples

Makes note of any sample and chain of custody differences in appropriate sample discrepancy logbook

Efficiently performs tasks with a focus on speed and accuracy, ensuring timely completion while maintaining high quality and productivity standards in all assigned duties

Run tests as specified for National Beef and as directed by laboratory management

Inputs all data and information from received samples into electronic data base system

Prints and fills out required paperwork for samples received during shift

Responsible for following all policies, procedures, and protocols as approved by upper management for sample setup

Read tests results on all samples being analyzed

Checks completed paperwork for accuracy and as a part of the dual check program will check other technicians work before turning it in

Assists the inventory clerk, when needed, with the receiving of incoming supplies, recording of data into receiving logbook (s) and stocking

Inspects all received supplies making note of the condition, lot numbers, and expiration dates in the appropriate supply usage log

Assists with the daily monitoring of temperature accuracy and records all temperatures for incubators, refrigerators, and freezers on log-sheet

Enters results and prints completed reports for issuance while maintaining accuracy of all data outlined in the reports

Issues completed reports for received samples to appropriate customers

Properly implements all procedure modifications as outlined by laboratory management staff

Directs all question concerning reports to a member of laboratory management staff

Completes media growth and sterility quality assurance controls 

Responsible for maintaining adequate levels of testing supplies

Completes supply re-order log for needed supplies

Ensures specified daily housekeeping duties are performed

Responsible for completing weekly housekeeping tasks and log sheet

Utilizes any available time to cross train in other areas

Assists laboratory technicians in other areas in day to day duties when time permits or when needed 

Responsible for maintaining accurate records for quality system traceability

Ensures all decontamination steps for all samples that have been completed

Completes all environmental quality assurance checks

Carries out necessary testing as outlined by laboratory management for any pending results that have been determined by other team members

Performs and completes any other duties assigned by FSCML management staff

This is a safety sensitive position.  This position is not remote.

Qualifications

Qualified Candidates for the Microbiology Laboratory Technician should possess the following:

Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalence with some college background or an Associate’s degree – College degree preferredGood written and oral communication skill in English

Self-Starter while being a team player

Ability to handle multi-tasking – not afraid to get dirty

Excellent organizational skills which allows for multitasking is a must

Previous laboratory experience or science related course work preferred (must provide credentials/college completed course work)

Excellent customer service skills with all levels- Upper management, Vendors, and production employees

Must possess computer skills in Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, Access, Power-Point, Outlook/email) 

Schedule flexibility, including additional hours and weekends as needed

Must be willing to be cross trained in many facets of laboratory work

 

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Company Overview

National Beef is a leader in producing fresh, chilled and further processed beef products for customers in the U.S. and worldwide. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production, packaging, and hide tanning facilities that stretch from the western plains to the east coast. We strive to be the preferred employer in every one of those communities, whether it’s measured by the number of people employed or the good we do in the area. We invite you to join our family, wherever you call home.

 

National Beef is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, or status as a disabled individual.

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National Beef is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, or status as a disabled individual.

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