Food Safety Microbiology Lab Tech

Certified Group; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is seeking a Lab Technician to join our team in Colorado. The role involves preparing samples for microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals, and applying approved microbiological techniques within FSNS policies.

Responsibilities include aseptic handling, maintaining media/reagents, inventory management, routine cleaning, and quality controls. Travel is preferred; HS diploma or GED and lab exposure are required, with an Associate degree or related

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in a food testing laboratory.
• Ability to apply approved microbiological techniques and methodologies.
• Willingness to travel is preferred.

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 cleaning and sanitizing.
• Perform quality control monitoring (incubators, controls).
• Follow FSNS policies and procedures and customer requirements.
• Maintain lab condition, equipment, and records.
• Ensure safety and participate in team activities.
• Complete required training on schedule.

Skills

Laboratory knowledge

Aseptic techniques

Quality control

Education

High School diploma or GED

Assoc. degree Life Science / 2 yrs lab exp

Job description

Certified Group is seeking a Lab Technician to join our team in Colorado. The role involves preparing samples for microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals, and applying approved microbiological techniques within FSNS policies.

Responsibilities include aseptic handling, maintaining media/reagents, inventory management, routine cleaning, and quality controls. Travel is preferred; HS diploma or GED and lab exposure are required, with an Associate degree or related