Microbiology Technician - Overnight, 8pm - 5am

Food Safety Net Services; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Microbiology Technician, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring food safety through rigorous testing and quality control. In this dynamic position, you'll prepare samples, apply microbiological techniques, and maintain laboratory standards. Your contributions will directly impact the safety of food products, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about science and public health. Work in a collaborative environment that values safety, quality, and teamwork, and enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan

Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Group Medical

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dental

Paid Holidays and Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience in microbiological testing and laboratory procedures.
• Ability to maintain laboratory conditions and perform quality control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for microbiological testing and maintain laboratory conditions.
• Perform quality control monitoring and manage laboratory supplies.

Skills

Microbiological techniques

Aseptic techniques

Laboratory maintenance

Quality control monitoring

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Life Science

Job description

Certified Group is committed to delivering expert solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in - on time, every time - so the world can trust in what it consumes. As a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.

We have embarked on an important journey to unify and strengthen our culture by living these core values: Start with the Customer, Drive to Deliver, Commit to Safety and Quality, and Believe in the Team - including believing in you.

We are currently looking for a Microbiology Technician to join our growing team!

JOB SUMMARY

Prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals. The role is responsible for the application of approved microbiological techniques and methodologies used in analytical testing.

ESSENTIAL 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

MINIMUM 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components
• Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens
• Noise level varies from quiet to loud
• Temperature varies from hot to cold
• Interactive and fast-paced team oriented tasks
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Color vision and depth perception

Benefits:

• Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Group Medical
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental
• Paid Holidays and Time Off

Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.

Monday - Friday / 8pm-5am
8 hours per day excluding breaks