Microbiology Technician: Food Safety Lab Specialist

Certified Group; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to join our FSNS-focused team in Michigan. Prepare samples for microbiological testing of food products, ingredients and environments, applying approved techniques in a regulated lab.

You will maintain equipment, follow SOPs, keep accurate records, and collaborate with teammates to meet testing priorities and safety standards. Equal opportunity employer; on-site schedule in Michigan.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Job description

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to join our FSNS-focused team in Michigan. Prepare samples for microbiological testing of food products, ingredients and environments, applying approved techniques in a regulated lab.

You will maintain equipment, follow SOPs, keep accurate records, and collaborate with teammates to meet testing priorities and safety standards. Equal opportunity employer; on-site schedule in Michigan.