Microbiology Technician - Overnight, 8pm - 5am

Food Safety Net Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Microbiology Technician for overnight shifts. This role involves preparing samples for microbiological testing and applying approved techniques in a dynamic laboratory environment. The ideal candidate will ensure quality control, maintain laboratory conditions, and contribute to a collaborative team effort. With a focus on safety and efficiency, this position offers a chance to be part of a mission-driven organization committed to food safety. If you're passionate about science and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Employer Paid Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Group Medical

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays and Time Off

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• Broad knowledge of food testing laboratory concepts and practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for microbiological testing of food products.
• Maintain laboratory conditions and perform quality control monitoring.
• Independently pursue assigned processes in accordance with policies.

Skills

Microbiological testing

Aseptic techniques

Laboratory procedures

Inventory management

Quality control monitoring

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Life Science

Job description

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Food Safety Net Services provided pay range

This range is provided by Food Safety Net Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $20.00/hr

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology