Food Safety Lab Analyst - Microbiology & QA

Certified-Group; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is a network of laboratories providing testing and regulatory services for food, cosmetics, dietary supplements and related industries. The role performs analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a science field and 2+ years in a commercial lab, with familiarity with GLP and regulatory methods. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry or related science field.
• 2+ years of experience in a commercial food-testing or analytical laboratory.
• Familiarity with GLP, OSHA guidelines, FDA, BAM, APHA, ISO and USP methods.
• Ability to travel when necessary.

Responsibilities

• 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 by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.
• Pursue assigned processes/procedures per FSNS policies and customer requirements.
• Maintain technical competence by reading journals, attending workshops, and tracking food industry trends.
• Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
• Share information openly and timely.

Education

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

Tools

Automated lab equipment

aseptic sampling technique

Job description

Certified Group is a network of laboratories providing testing and regulatory services for food, cosmetics, dietary supplements and related industries. The role performs analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a science field and 2+ years in a commercial lab, with familiarity with GLP and regulatory methods. Travel may be required.