Certified Group
Micro Lab Tech 1
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Certified Group
This role offers a base pay range of
$19.50/hr - $19.50/hr . Certified Group is a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services.
Job Summary Prepare media and reagents for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. The role is responsible for applying approved microbiological techniques and methodologies used in analytical testing.
Essential Responsibilities
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 conditions, 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 the area.
Responsible for completing required training.
Minimum 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.
Physical Demands
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components.
Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens.
Noise level varies from quiet to loud.
Temperature varies from hot to cold.
Interactive and fast‑paced team‑oriented tasks.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Color vision and depth perception.
Benefits
Progressive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
Employer Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
Group Medical.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid Holidays and Time Off.
Many positions qualify for the company bonus program.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
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Certified Group
This role offers a base pay range of
$19.50/hr - $19.50/hr . Certified Group is a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services.
Job Summary Prepare media and reagents for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. The role is responsible for applying approved microbiological techniques and methodologies used in analytical testing.
Essential Responsibilities
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 conditions, 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 the area.
Responsible for completing required training.
Minimum 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.
Physical Demands
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components.
Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens.
Noise level varies from quiet to loud.
Temperature varies from hot to cold.
Interactive and fast‑paced team‑oriented tasks.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Color vision and depth perception.
Benefits
Progressive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
Employer Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
Group Medical.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid Holidays and Time Off.
Many positions qualify for the company bonus program.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
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