Evening Shift Microbiology Tech: Food Safety & Lab Testing

Certified Group; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to join our growing team in Amarillo, TX. You will prepare samples for analytical microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environments, applying approved techniques in a fast-paced lab.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, an associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience. Travel is a plus; safety and quality are our priorities as you maintain equipment and records.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Life Science or two years of lab experience preferred.
• Broad knowledge of concepts in a food testing laboratory.
• Equivalent education/experience acceptable.

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/materials needed for testing requirements.
• Provide routine preventive maintenance by cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal.
• Perform quality control monitoring (incubator temps, control organisms, media controls).
• Pursue assigned processes in line with FSNS policies and customer requirements.
• Maintain lab conditions, equipment, supplies, and quality assurance programs.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Quality control

Laboratory safety

Documentation & records

Education

Associate degree in Life Science

Laboratory experience (2+ years)

Job description

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to join our growing team in Amarillo, TX. You will prepare samples for analytical microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environments, applying approved techniques in a fast-paced lab.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, an associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience. Travel is a plus; safety and quality are our priorities as you maintain equipment and records.