Media Lab Tech

Certified Group•Greeley, CO, KS

About The Position

Prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. Apply approved microbiological techniques and methodologies used in analytical testing, while maintaining laboratory conditions, equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records. Perform work safely, hygienically, neatly, and efficiently, and contribute to individual and team goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory.
Ability to travel is preferred.
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 as needed for daily microbiological testing.
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 perform assigned processes, procedures, or techniques according to FSNS policies and procedures and customer requirements.
Maintain laboratory conditions, 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 in the Food Safety Net Services Team.
Maintain responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others in the work area.
Complete required training.