Micro Lab Tech

Certified Group•Amarillo, TX

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 performs assigned processes 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory.
Ability to perform the physical and environmental demands described, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.

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 chemistry testing.
Apply aseptic techniques in daily work.
Maintain media and reagents as 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 checking 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 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, with participation in the Food Safety Net Services team.
Promote the safety of oneself and others in the work area.
Complete required training.