Lemoore (West), CA USA
Requisition ID: 31979
No of Openings: 1
Posted Date: Jul 14, 2026
Job Function: Production Operations

Description:
QE Department

Job Title: Micro Anaylst

Wage Scale: $27.59/hr (Break in rates and $0.75 cents differential pay from 6PM - 5:59AM applies)

Working Hours/shift: 5th Shift (12PM-8:30PM)

Days Off: Varies

General Summary:
Micro Analyst position is responsible for performing bacteriological testing for the Quality Control Department. This position will work flexible hours.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Performance of all required microbiological determinations upon all manner of raw and finished production samples received, as well as in-process and environmental samples obtained.
Preparation of any and all media and/or reagents required for proper performance of all analytical techniques.
Performance of any and all required instrument calibrations.
Maintenance of instrument calibration log books.
Performance of any and all required Quality Assurance checks, routine or otherwise.
Maintenance of Quality Assurance log books.
Completion of all Quality Control documentation associated with analytical determinations.
Perform other duties as assigned by Foreperson or Supervisor.
At all times, operate in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures.
Maintain clean and orderly work area, participating in the Master Sanitation Schedule.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
Previous experience in a laboratory setting.
Basic understanding of microbiology as it pertains to food products and environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience in the Manufacturing, Quality in Food, of Quality in Dairy industries.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities/Competencies:
Be able to perform basic microbiological testing.
Be able to perform basic algebraic functions.
Be able to understand basic scientific notation.
Be able to understand volumetrics and gravimetrics.
Must be able to fulfill physical functional requirements of position per ADA.
Must be able to work independently and be self motivated to complete all tasks in a timely manner.

Working Relationships:
This position reports to the Quality Department Manager or a Supervisor.
This position will regularly interact with other production and support group supervisors. Regular interaction with other plant management.
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Leprino uses Psychemedics for a 90-day hair follicle drug test as part of the employee pre-employment process and also participates in E-Verify. All employees in our manufacturing facilities are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as mandated by their role and location.

Nearest Major Market: Fresno