Microbiology Lab Technician – Food Safety & Testing

Certified Group; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is expanding its team in the Allentown area and seeks a Microbiology Technician to prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. The role applies approved techniques and maintains rigorous records.

The position focuses on aseptic methods, media preparation, and quality controls within a fast-paced laboratory environment, offering growth opportunities across our network of North American and European labs.

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.

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.
• Assisting 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.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience

Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory

Ability to travel is preferred

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Certified Group is expanding its team in the Allentown area and seeks a Microbiology Technician to prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. The role applies approved techniques and maintains rigorous records.

The position focuses on aseptic methods, media preparation, and quality controls within a fast-paced laboratory environment, offering growth opportunities across our network of North American and European labs.