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**Brand:** Michael Foods Inc.

**Categories:** Quality

**Locations:** Klingerstown, Pennsylvania

**Position Type:** Regular Full-Time

**Remote Eligible:** No

**Req ID:** 28919

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

**Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food** _._

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Klingerstown, Pennyslvania known for their ice cream socials at Klingerstown Lutheran Parish, fishing rodeo, and fireman's parade.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Are you passionate about food safety and quality? Join our team as a **Micro Lab Technician** , where your work directly impacts the health and satisfaction of our customers. In this vital role, you’ll be responsible for conducting microbiological testing on food products to ensure they meet the highest safety and quality standards before reaching consumers.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced lab environment, working independently with precision and care. If you're detail-oriented, self-motivated, and committed to excellence, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in food science and quality assurance.

Safety is a core value in everything we do. You’ll play a key role in upholding our food safety and quality protocols, helping us deliver consistent, reliable products while maintaining our certifications and compliance standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Receive and prepare samples (raw, in-process, and finished products) for microbiological, analytical, and sensory testing.

+ Conduct a variety of tests—qualitative, quantitative, analytical, and sensory—following established SOPs to ensure product safety and quality.

+ Accurately record and manage test data using notebooks, databases, and spreadsheets.

+ Evaluate test results against specifications and promptly report any deviations.

+ Place non-conforming products or ingredients on hold and initiate appropriate notifications.

+ Release approved products and communicate results to relevant teams.

+ Generate and review Certificates of Analysis (COAs) as needed.

+ Prepare and sterilize media solutions and lab materials.

+ Safely autoclave biohazards and maintain sterile lab conditions.

+ Perform environmental swabbing and analyze results to ensure facility hygiene.

+ Adhere to ISO/IEC 17025 standards for laboratory competence.

+ Participate in proficiency testing and maintain high performance scores.

+ Calibrate, verify, and maintain lab equipment to ensure accuracy.

+ Keep workspaces clean and organized, including storage areas.

+ Support company-wide quality initiatives and collaborate across departments.

+ Communicate quality concerns effectively and promptly.

+ Follow all safety, GMP, HACCP, and SQF guidelines to maintain product integrity and certification.

+ Perform other duties as assigned to support lab and company operations.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

+ Associate degree (AA) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Strong ability to read and interpret safety and procedural documents.

+ Effective written and verbal communication skills.

+ Solid math skills, including basic calculations and data interpretation.

+ Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

+ Familiarity with GMPs, GLPs, and sanitation protocols.

+ Understanding of microbiological and analytical testing methods.

+ Basic proficiency in MS Office and SAP for data entry and reporting.

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

+ Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

+ Bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, chemistry, or a related field.

+ Additional experience or training that supports the essential functions of the role.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in food safety while developing your skills in a supportive and professional lab environment. If you're ready to contribute to a team that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement— **we’d love to hear from you!**

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)