Evening Microbiology Lab Tech — Food Safety Testing

Certified-Group; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to join our food safety testing team. Prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of foods, ingredients, and environmental swabs, applying approved techniques used in our accredited laboratories.

The role emphasizes aseptic technique, routine QC, maintaining media and reagents, and accurate record keeping. Hours are 3pm–11:30pm, Monday, Friday, Saturday, with compensation described in the pay transparency section.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Life Science preferred or two years lab experience.
• Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory.
• Willingness to travel preferred.

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.
• Quality control monitoring and recording results (incubators, controls, etc.).
• Maintain laboratory conditions, equipment, and records throughout procedures.
• Assist with prioritizing tasks to meet individual and team goals.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Quality control

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Life Science

Job description

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to join our food safety testing team. Prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of foods, ingredients, and environmental swabs, applying approved techniques used in our accredited laboratories.

The role emphasizes aseptic technique, routine QC, maintaining media and reagents, and accurate record keeping. Hours are 3pm–11:30pm, Monday, Friday, Saturday, with compensation described in the pay transparency section.