Night-Shift Microbiology Technician - Food Safety Lab

RiseMe; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to prepare samples for analytical testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental materials. You will apply approved microbiological techniques and ensure accurate records while supporting quality control in a regulatory laboratory environment.

The schedule is Sunday-Thursday, 5:00pm-1:30am, and the role requires basic life science knowledge with the ability to follow FSNS procedures and maintain a safe, clean work area.

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.
• Assist 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.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience

Job description

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to prepare samples for analytical testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental materials. You will apply approved microbiological techniques and ensure accurate records while supporting quality control in a regulatory laboratory environment.

The schedule is Sunday-Thursday, 5:00pm-1:30am, and the role requires basic life science knowledge with the ability to follow FSNS procedures and maintain a safe, clean work area.