Micro Lab Tech

Certified Group•Amarillo, TX

About The Position

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to prepare food, ingredient, and environmental samples for analytical and microbiological testing. The position applies approved microbiological techniques and methodologies in accordance with laboratory procedures and customer requirements. The schedule is 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and starting pay is $17 per hour plus a 5% differential.

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 may be 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 for microbiological testing.
Track inventory and report expendable supplies and materials needed for testing.
Perform routine preventive maintenance, including daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal.
Conduct 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, 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 promptly.
Help manage priorities and schedules to achieve individual and team goals, participating with the Food Safety Net Services team.
Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others in the work area.
Complete required training.