Night Shift Food Safety Lab Analyst (Microbiology)

Certified Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Certified Group is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples in our Dallas, TX facility. You will apply approved microbiological techniques and methodologies and work closely with the Lab Management to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in biology/chemistry, at least 2 years in a commercial food-testing lab, familiarity with aseptic sampling, GLP, and ISO methods, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related science field.
• 2+ years of experience in a commercial food-testing or analytical laboratory.
• Working knowledge of aseptic sampling technique, automated lab equipment, and acceptable methods and procedures.
• Familiarity with GLP, OSHA guidelines, FDA, BAM, ISO, and USP methods and procedures.
• Willingness to travel when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform and read test results and notify Laboratory Management of deviations
• Prepare and analyze samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries
• Apply aseptic/microbiological techniques in daily workload
• Report inventory and expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements
• Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, trash disposal, and equipment quality control
• Assist in quality duties to by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.
• Pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures and customer requirements
• Maintain a high degree of technical competence by reading scientific journals, attending professional workshops, and being aware of food industry issues and trends
• 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

Skills

Analytical testing

Microbiological techniques

Sample preparation

GLP knowledge

Laboratory equipment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related science field

Tools

Automated lab equipment

Job description

Certified Group is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples in our Dallas, TX facility. You will apply approved microbiological techniques and methodologies and work closely with the Lab Management to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in biology/chemistry, at least 2 years in a commercial food-testing lab, familiarity with aseptic sampling, GLP, and ISO methods, and