Microbiology Lab Technician – Food Safety Testing

Certified-Group; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is a network of analytical laboratories providing microbiology testing for food, dietary supplements, cosmetics and related industries. We are currently seeking a Microbiology Technician to join our growing team and prepare samples for analytical testing of food products and environments.

The role applies approved microbiological techniques, with emphasis on aseptic handling, quality controls, and record keeping in a regulated lab setting.

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.

Skills

Life Science knowledge

Laboratory experience

Travel flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Life Science

Job description

Certified Group is a network of analytical laboratories providing microbiology testing for food, dietary supplements, cosmetics and related industries. We are currently seeking a Microbiology Technician to join our growing team and prepare samples for analytical testing of food products and environments.

The role applies approved microbiological techniques, with emphasis on aseptic handling, quality controls, and record keeping in a regulated lab setting.