Micro Lab Tech (2nd shift)

Certified Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group in Omaha, Nebraska seeks a Microbiology Technician to prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing. Responsibilities include maintaining laboratory conditions, performing quality control monitoring, and applying aseptic techniques.

The ideal candidate should possess a High School diploma or GED with a preference for an Associate degree in Life Science or relevant experience. This position requires attention to safety and quality, as well as effective communication within the Food Safety Net Services Team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience.
• Broad knowledge of food testing laboratory concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for microbiological testing.
• Maintain laboratory conditions, including equipment and quality assurance.
• Perform preventive maintenance and quality control monitoring.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Quality control monitoring

Laboratory maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Life Science

Job description

Microbiology Technician

Prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. The role is responsible for the application of approved microbiological techniques and methodologies used in analytical testing.

Essential 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.
• Independently pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures and customer requirements
• Maintain laboratory condition, to include equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures
• 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
• Responsible for the completion of required training

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• 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
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Demands

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components
• Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens
• Noise level varies from quiet to loud
• Temperature varies from hot to cold
• Interactive and fast‑paced team oriented tasks
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Color vision and depth perception

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.