Microbiology Lab Technician – Food Safety Testing

Certified Group; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to prepare samples for analytical testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples, applying approved microbiological techniques used in analytical testing.

The role includes maintaining media and reagents, performing quality control, and ensuring accurate records while upholding safety and lab standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

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/materials needed for testing requirements.
• Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal.
• Perform quality control monitoring by incubator temperatures and controls.
• Maintain records and work in accordance with FSNS policies and customer requirements.
• Ensure safe, neat, and efficient laboratory practices.

Skills

Microbiology Techniques

Sample Preparation

Aseptic Techniques

Quality Control

Laboratory Safety

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Life Science or 2 years of lab experience

Job description

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to prepare samples for analytical testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples, applying approved microbiological techniques used in analytical testing.

The role includes maintaining media and reagents, performing quality control, and ensuring accurate records while upholding safety and lab standards in a fast-paced environment.