Micro Lab Tech

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, utilizing approved microbiological techniques and methodologies.

Schedule

• Tuesday - Saturday, 12pm - 9pm

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 for testing requirements
• Perform routine preventive maintenance: daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal
• Perform quality control monitoring (e.g., incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, 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 schedule to achieve individual and team goals with encouraged participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team
• Responsible for the safety of oneself and others within their area
• Responsible for the completion of required training

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microbiology
• Aseptic techniques
• Quality control monitoring
• Record keeping
• Food safety testing
• Life Science (preferred)

Qualifications

• 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 (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

Compensation

• Salary Range: $20 USD - $20 USD per hour