Lab Technician: Microbiology & Food Safety Testing

Certified Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is seeking a Lab Technician to join our growing team in Dallas, TX. Prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products and environments, applying approved microbiological techniques used in testing.

Responsibilities include aseptic technique, media maintenance, inventory reporting, routine QC monitoring, and maintaining a clean, safe lab. Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 2p–11p. Equal opportunity employer in a fast-paced lab setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience preferred.
• Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory.
• Ability to travel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries.
• Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload.
• Maintain media and reagents as needed for daily microbiological testing.
• Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements.
• Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal.
• Perform quality control monitoring by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.
• Maintain laboratory condition, to include equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures.
• Share information in an open, and timely manner.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Broad knowledge of food testing lab

Willingness to travel

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Life Science

Job description

Certified Group is seeking a Lab Technician to join our growing team in Dallas, TX. Prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products and environments, applying approved microbiological techniques used in testing.

Responsibilities include aseptic technique, media maintenance, inventory reporting, routine QC monitoring, and maintaining a clean, safe lab. Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 2p–11p. Equal opportunity employer in a fast-paced lab setting.