Food Safety Microbiology Lab Analyst

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

Job summary

Certified Group is a network of laboratories delivering analytical testing and regulatory support across food, beverage, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals. The role focuses on analytical and microbiological testing of foods, ingredients, and environmentals, applying approved techniques.

Candidates hold a biology-related degree, with 2+ years in commercial labs, and will perform routine test analysis, maintain instruments, and support quality objectives, traveling as 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.
• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Aseptic sampling

Microbiology

Quality control

Laboratory ethics

Education

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

Tools

Automated lab equipment

Job description

Certified Group is a network of laboratories delivering analytical testing and regulatory support across food, beverage, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals. The role focuses on analytical and microbiological testing of foods, ingredients, and environmentals, applying approved techniques.

Candidates hold a biology-related degree, with 2+ years in commercial labs, and will perform routine test analysis, maintain instruments, and support quality objectives, traveling as required.