Job description

Ranked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.
We invest in our employees:

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance for full-time employees and dependents
• Exclusive staff discounts
• Continuous improvement and innovation
• Professional development through training and education
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• And much more!

As a Research Technician III, you will:

• Conduct skilled microbiological testing of client food samples for pathogens and indicator organisms at the bench.
• Make media, log samples, testing kits, and supplies, monitor and verify equipment.
• Participate in quality assurance of media and test kits.
• Maintain records.
• Ensure safe disposal of biohazardous waste.
• Update the chemical/media inventories.
• Assist the lab manager in training student lab assistants.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, or microbiology plus one year of lab or related experience; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Skilled at utilizing weigh balances and pipettors.
• Word processing and spreadsheet software skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an ISO certified lab.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, making media, and working under ISO quality requirements.

Posted Salary
$20.00/hr minimum

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

How to Apply: Click on “Apply on Company Site”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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