3rd Shift Food Lab Analyst — Microbiology & Testing

Certified Group; Phoenix (AZ); In loco; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Certified Group is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry or related field and 2+ years in a commercial lab, with willingness to work 3rd shift and travel if needed. On-site position with strong emphasis on quality, GLP compliance, and safe lab practices.

Competitive hourly pay and opportunities to grow within FSNS and related brands.

Competenze

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related science field
• 2+ years of experience in a commercial food-testing or analytical laboratory
• Working knowledge of aseptic sampling technique, automated lab equipment, and acceptable methods and procedures
• Familiarity with GLP, OSHA guidelines, FDA, BAM, APHA, ISO, and USP methods and procedures
• Ability to travel when necessary

Mansioni

• Accurately perform and read test results and notify Laboratory Management of deviations
• Prepare and analyze samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries
• Apply aseptic/microbiological techniques in daily workload
• Report inventory and expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements
• Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, trash disposal, and equipment quality control
• Assist in quality duties to by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.
• Pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures and customer requirements
• Maintain a high degree of technical competence by reading scientific journals, attending professional workshops, and being aware of food industry issues and trends
• Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner
• Share information in an open and timely manner
• Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team
• Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related science field

2+ years of experience in a commercial food-testing or analytical laboratory

Working knowledge of aseptic sampling technique, automated lab equipment, and acceptable methods and procedures

Familiarity with GLP, OSHA guidelines, FDA, BAM, APHA, ISO, and USP methods and procedures

Ability to travel when necessary

Strumenti

Automated lab equipment

Aseptic sampling technique

Descrizione del lavoro

Certified Group is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry or related field and 2+ years in a commercial lab, with willingness to work 3rd shift and travel if needed. On-site position with strong emphasis on quality, GLP compliance, and safe lab practices.

Competitive hourly pay and opportunities to grow within FSNS and related brands.