Evening Microbiology Lab Technician - Food Safety

Certified Group; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. The role applies approved microbiological techniques and methodologies used in analytical testing.

The position requires maintaining media and reagents, performing quality control, and adhering to FSNS policies. Schedule is 3:30pm-11:30pm, with a team-focused, safety-conscious laboratory environment.

Qualifications

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

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 needed for testing requirements.
• Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal.
• Perform quality control monitoring by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating controls, and running media controls.
• Independently pursue processes in accordance with FSNS policies and customer requirements.
• Maintain laboratory condition, equipment, and accurate records throughout procedures.
• 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 team goals.
• Responsible for safety of self and others and completion of required training.

Skills

Microbiology

Aseptic techniques

Laboratory safety

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Life Science

2+ years laboratory experience

Job description

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. The role applies approved microbiological techniques and methodologies used in analytical testing.

The position requires maintaining media and reagents, performing quality control, and adhering to FSNS policies. Schedule is 3:30pm-11:30pm, with a team-focused, safety-conscious laboratory environment.