Microbiology Lab Technician: Food Safety Testing

Certified-Group; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to join our expanding team in California. You will prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental surfaces, applying approved techniques in a regulated lab.

The role emphasizes aseptic technique, quality control, and accurate record-keeping, with responsibilities spanning daily maintenance, inventory, and safe operation within a team-focused environment.

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 analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals.
• 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, preferred

Job description

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to join our expanding team in California. You will prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental surfaces, applying approved techniques in a regulated lab.

The role emphasizes aseptic technique, quality control, and accurate record-keeping, with responsibilities spanning daily maintenance, inventory, and safe operation within a team-focused environment.