Night-Shift Microbiology Lab Technician

Socket.dev; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to prepare samples for analytical testing of food products and environments. The role applies approved microbiological techniques and methodologies used in analytical testing.

Responsibilities include aseptic technique, media maintenance, quality control monitoring, and record-keeping. Requires a High School diploma or GED and ideally an Associate degree or two years of lab experience; travel is a plus. Shift: Mon-Fri, 6:30pm-2am.

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.

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.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Food testing knowledge

Attention to detail

Ability to travel

Education

Associate degree in Life Science

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to prepare samples for analytical testing of food products and environments. The role applies approved microbiological techniques and methodologies used in analytical testing.

Responsibilities include aseptic technique, media maintenance, quality control monitoring, and record-keeping. Requires a High School diploma or GED and ideally an Associate degree or two years of lab experience; travel is a plus. Shift: Mon-Fri, 6:30pm-2am.