Night-Shift Microbiology Technician — Food Safety Lab

Certified Group; Amarillo (TX); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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

The position requires aseptic technique, ability to travel, and a background in life sciences or lab work. It supports FSNS operations and includes evening/night shifts with base pay and a 10% shift differential.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Descripción del empleo

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

The position requires aseptic technique, ability to travel, and a background in life sciences or lab work. It supports FSNS operations and includes evening/night shifts with base pay and a 10% shift differential.