Night-Shift Microbiology Technician, Food Safety Lab

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

Job summary

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to join our team in Fresno, CA. You will prepare samples for analytical testing of food products and environments, applying approved microbiological techniques and maintaining accuracy.

The role requires a HS diploma or Life Science education with lab experience, aseptic technique, and the ability to work a 6:00pm–2:30am schedule. Join a network of ISO-accredited labs supporting food safety testing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Life Science or two years 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

Two+ years laboratory experience

Broad knowledge of food testing

Education

Associate degree in Life Science

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to join our team in Fresno, CA. You will prepare samples for analytical testing of food products and environments, applying approved microbiological techniques and maintaining accuracy.

The role requires a HS diploma or Life Science education with lab experience, aseptic technique, and the ability to work a 6:00pm–2:30am schedule. Join a network of ISO-accredited labs supporting food safety testing.