Food Safety Microbiology Lab Analyst

Certified-Group; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. You will apply approved microbiological techniques and evaluate methodologies in a regulated lab setting.

Responsibilities include reading test results, preparing samples for pathogens, adhering to aseptic methods, and maintaining equipment and inventories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related science field.
• 2+ years of experience in a commercial food-testing or analytical laboratory.
• Working knowledge of aseptic sampling technique, automated lab equipment, and acceptable methods and procedures.
• Familiarity with GLP, OSHA guidelines, FDA, BAM, APHA, ISO, and USP methods and procedures.
• Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory.
• 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 an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures and customer requirements.
• Maintain a high degree of technical competence by reading scientific journals, attending professional workshops, and being aware of food industry issues and trends.
• 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 such that individual and team goals are achieved.

Skills

Microbiology

Analytical testing

Aseptic technique

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Biochemistry

Job description

Certified Group is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. You will apply approved microbiological techniques and evaluate methodologies in a regulated lab setting.

Responsibilities include reading test results, preparing samples for pathogens, adhering to aseptic methods, and maintaining equipment and inventories.