Lab Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related science field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a commercial food-testing or analytical laboratory, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of aseptic sampling techniques, automated laboratory equipment, and acceptable methods and procedures.
• Familiarity with GLP, OSHA guidelines, FDA, BAM, APHA, ISO, and USP methods and procedures.
• Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in a food-testing laboratory.
• Ability to travel when necessary.
• Dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and mouse and handle other communications or computer components.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Color vision and depth perception.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform tests, read results, and notify Laboratory Management of deviations.
• Prepare and analyze samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries.
• Apply aseptic and microbiological techniques in daily work.
• Report inventory and expendable supplies or materials needed for testing.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, including daily cleaning, sanitizing, trash disposal, and equipment quality control.
• Assist with quality duties such as taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, and running media controls.
• Carry out assigned processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies and procedures and customer requirements.
• Maintain technical competence by reading scientific journals, attending professional workshops, and keeping aware of food-industry issues and trends.
• Perform work 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.
• Be responsible for personal safety and the safety of others working in the area.