Micro Tech

Certified Group•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to prepare food product, ingredient, and environmental samples for analytical and microbiological testing. The position applies approved microbiological techniques and methodologies and carries out laboratory processes in accordance with FSNS policies and 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Broad knowledge of the 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 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 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 work neatly, safely, hygienically, and efficiently.
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.
Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others working in the area.
Complete required training.