Microbiology Lab Tech

Certified Group•Springdale, AR

About The Position

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Technician to prepare food product, ingredient, and environmental samples for analytical and microbiological testing. The role applies approved microbiological techniques and methodologies and follows FSNS policies, procedures, and customer requirements. The technician maintains laboratory conditions, equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records while completing work safely, hygienically, neatly, and efficiently. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory.
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 organism, pathogen, and chemistry testing.
Apply aseptic techniques in daily work.
Maintain media and reagents needed for microbiological testing.
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 in accordance with FSNS policies and procedures and customer requirements.
Maintain laboratory conditions, including equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records.
Perform work 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.