Microbiology Lab Intern at Oil-Dri Corporation of America, Apply Online
About Oil-Dri Corporation of America
Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for consumer and business-to-business markets. Voted as a Top 100 workplace in the Chicago Tribune, Oil-Dri’s products cater to industries such as pet care, animal health, fluids purification, agriculture, sports fields, industrial, and automotive markets. The company, with mines and facilities in Georgia, Mississippi, Illinois, and California, controls vast reserves of specialty minerals like calcium bentonite, attapulgite, and diatomaceous shale. Committed to values of honesty, integrity, and accountability, Oil-Dri is dedicated to creating value from sorbent minerals.
Microbiology Lab Intern
Innovation Center
777 Forest Edge Dr, Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States of America
Req #1921
Date: Monday, January 27, 2025
Job Overview
Our innovation center is seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Technician to join a dynamic team engaged in microbiological research.
Responsibilities
- Perform general microbiology laboratory duties, including propagating microbial cultures, serial dilutions, and enumerating various microorganisms.
- Conduct pathogen analyses using cultivation-based methods.
- Draft test methods, study reports, and protocol completion summaries.
- Explore new product development opportunities.
Qualifications
Education:
Currently enrolled in microbiology-centric coursework in a university.
Skills & Abilities:
- Interest in science and microbiological research.
- Experience in a lab setting is preferred.
- Aseptic techniques.
- Effective communication skills.
- Organized and self-motivated.
Onsite Required (Monday – Friday)
Hourly rate: $17-22
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