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Microbiologist

Company: Polar Beverages | Location: Schenectady, New York | Posted: Aug 29, 2026

Job Summary

Overview: Immediate openings for entry level & early career Microbiologists within a beverage manufacturing facility. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Document and respond to consumer complaints 
  • Assist with the weekly microbiological report 
  • Report any mechanical, raw material or procedural problems to the Quality Manager 
  • Perform a variety of sample collections and plating of finished products.
  • Read and interpret microbioloqical plates.
  • Participate in short and long term microbioloqical research projects.
  • Prepare reagents, standards, and buffer solutions as necessary.
  • Order laboratory supplies and equipment.
  • Help maintain the consumer complaint database 
  • Perform other tasks as requested by the Quality Manager.
  • Perform miscellaneous projects as needed, including; extra sample collections, new product testing, testing consumer samples, changing carbon beds or cleaning reaction tanks in the waterplant, etc. 

 Requirements: 

  • Minimum of an AS degree in Biology 
  • High Attention to detail 
  • Ability to work within a team 
  • Ability to adapt to an changing environment 

How to Apply

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