Micro Lab Tech

Certified Group • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to prepare food, ingredient, and environmental samples for analytical and microbiological testing. The role applies approved microbiological techniques and methodologies and carries out assigned procedures in accordance with FSNS policies, procedures, and customer requirements. The technician helps maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records, while working safely and efficiently as part of a team.

The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. The listed pay is $20 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures used in a food testing laboratory.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a life science or two years of laboratory experience.
• Ability to travel.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience are considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for indicator organism, pathogen, and chemistry testing.
• Apply aseptic techniques in daily work.
• Maintain media and reagents needed 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 recording incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, and running media controls.
• Independently perform assigned processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies and procedures and customer requirements.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records.
• Perform work in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
• Share information openly and promptly.
• Help manage priorities and schedules to meet individual and team goals, with participation in the Food Safety Net Services team.
• Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others in the work area.
• Complete required training.

What This Job Offers

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