Evening Microbiology Lab Technician

Certified Group; Kansas; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to support analytical testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. The role applies approved microbiological techniques within a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 1:00pm–9:30pm. Located in Kansas, the position supports multiple brands in regulated industries and emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely communication.

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, pathogens, and chemistries.
• Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload.
• Maintain media and reagents as needed 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 an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures and customer requirements.
• Maintain laboratory condition, to include equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures.
• 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.
• Responsible for the completion of required training.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Life Science or 2 years lab experience

Job description

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to support analytical testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. The role applies approved microbiological techniques within a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 1:00pm–9:30pm. Located in Kansas, the position supports multiple brands in regulated industries and emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely communication.