Night-Shift Microbiology Lab Tech for Food Safety

Certified Group; Brooks; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is seeking a laboratory technician to prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products and environments. The role applies approved microbiological methods in FSNS settings.

Schedule is Monday-Friday, 9:00pm-6:00am, with responsibilities including aseptic techniques, maintaining supplies, and ensuring accuracy of records. This position requires a high school diploma or associate degree in Life Science.

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 is preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for indicator organisms and pathogens.
• Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload.
• Maintain media and reagents for daily microbiological testing.
• Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements.
• Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal.
• Perform quality control monitoring by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.
• Independently pursue assigned processes, procedures, or techniques per FSNS policies and customer requirements.
• Maintain laboratory condition, including equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records.
• Perform activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
• Share information openly and timely with the team.
• Assist with managing priorities and schedule to meet team goals.
• Responsible for safety of oneself and others in the area.
• Responsible for completion of required training.

Skills

Laboratory knowledge

Life Science basics

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Life Science

Job description

Certified Group is seeking a laboratory technician to prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products and environments. The role applies approved microbiological methods in FSNS settings.

Schedule is Monday-Friday, 9:00pm-6:00am, with responsibilities including aseptic techniques, maintaining supplies, and ensuring accuracy of records. This position requires a high school diploma or associate degree in Life Science.