Lab Tech 1

Certified Laboratories Inc • Grand Prairie, TX

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Certified Group is a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services across various industries including food & beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and more. The company is committed to delivering expert solutions and quality testing, guided by core values: Start with the Customer, Drive to Deliver, Commit to Safety and Quality, and Believe in the Team. They are currently seeking a Microbiology Technician to join their team. This role involves preparing samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals, and applying approved microbiological techniques and methodologies.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience
• Ability to travel

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

Benefits

• Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Group Medical
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental
• Paid Holidays and Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees