Media Lab Tech

Certified Group • Allentown, PA

5h

About The Position

Certified Group is seeking a Lab Technician to prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. The role applies approved microbiological techniques and methodologies in laboratory testing and follows FSNS policies, procedures, and customer requirements. The technician helps maintain laboratory conditions, equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records while carrying out work safely, hygienically, and efficiently. The expected pay range is $19 per hour; actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Additional rewards such as bonuses, benefits, or incentives may apply where applicable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Broad knowledge of the concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience are considered.

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 work.
• Maintain media and reagents needed for daily microbiological testing.
• Track inventory and report expendable supplies and materials needed for testing.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, including daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal.
• Perform quality control monitoring, including taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, and running media controls.
• Independently carry out assigned processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies and procedures and customer requirements.
• Maintain laboratory conditions, including equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records.
• Perform activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
• Share information openly and in a timely manner.
• Help manage priorities and schedules to achieve individual and team goals, participating as part of the Food Safety Net Services team.
• Be responsible for personal safety and the safety of others working in the area.
• Complete required training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED