Micro Lab Tech

About the Role

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to join their growing team. This role focuses on preparing samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals. The technician will apply approved microbiological techniques and methodologies in daily analytical testing.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM EST

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries.
• Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload.
• Maintain media and reagents as needed for daily microbiological testing.
• Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials for testing requirements.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance including daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal.
• Perform quality control monitoring such as taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, and running media controls.
• Independently pursue assigned processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures and customer requirements.
• Maintain laboratory condition, including equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records.
• Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
• Share information in an open and timely manner.
• Assist with managing priorities and schedules to achieve individual and team goals, with encouraged participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team.
• Responsible for the safety of oneself and others in their area.
• Responsible for the completion of required training.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience, preferred.
• Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory.
• Ability to travel is preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and handle other communication/computer components.
• Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens.
• Noise level varies from quiet to loud.
• Temperature varies from hot to cold.
• Interactive and fast-paced team-oriented tasks.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Color vision and depth perception.