Microbiology Technician - Food Safety Lab Prep & Analysis

Certified Group; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to prepare samples for microbiological testing of food products and environments. You will apply approved techniques and maintain reagents, equipment, and records in a fast-paced lab setting in Grand Prairie, TX.

Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, plus an Associate degree or two years of lab experience. Travel is preferred; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• An Associate degree or 2 years of laboratory experience preferred.
• Broad knowledge of food testing laboratory concepts and procedures.
• Ability to travel is preferred.
• Equivalent education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for microbiological testing.
• Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload.
• Maintain media and reagents for daily testing.
• Inventory and report expendable supplies.
• Perform routine quality control monitoring.
• Maintain laboratory conditions and records.
• Work safely, neatly, and efficiently.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Microbiology testing

Lab safety

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree Life Science or 2 years lab experience

Job description

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to prepare samples for microbiological testing of food products and environments. You will apply approved techniques and maintain reagents, equipment, and records in a fast-paced lab setting in Grand Prairie, TX.

Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, plus an Associate degree or two years of lab experience. Travel is preferred; equal opportunity employer.