Night-Shift Microbiology Technician — Food Safety Lab

Certified Group; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include aseptic technique, maintaining media and reagents, inventory, quality control, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced lab environment. Equal opportunity employer; training provided where applicable.

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.
• 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

Aseptic techniques

Food testing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Life Science

Job description

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

Responsibilities include aseptic technique, maintaining media and reagents, inventory, quality control, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced lab environment. Equal opportunity employer; training provided where applicable.