Micro Tech
Certified Group
Grand Prairie, TX0–2 yrs53m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to join their growing team. This role involves preparing samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals, applying approved microbiological techniques and methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries
- Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload
- Maintain media and reagents for daily microbiological testing
- Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials
- Provide routine preventive maintenance, including daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal
- Perform quality control monitoring (e.g., incubator temperatures, control organisms, 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 openly and timely
- Assist with managing priorities and schedule to achieve individual and team goals
- Responsible for the safety of oneself and others in their work area
- Responsible for the completion of required training
Requirements & Tech Stack
Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory
Ability to travel is preferred
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience, preferred
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Physical Demands
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and handle other communications/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