Microbiological Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled Microbiological Analyst to join our team at Food Safety Net Services. As a key member of our laboratory, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and quality of food products. The successful candidate will have a strong background in microbiology and laboratory testing.

The estimated salary for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 per year, based on location and experience. This is a full-time opportunity with benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing
• Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload
• Maintain media and reagents as needed for daily microbiological testing
• Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements
• Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal
• Perform quality control monitoring by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.
• Independently pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures and customer requirements
• Maintain laboratory condition, to include equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures
• Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner
• Share information in an open, and timely manner
• Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team
• Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area
• Responsible for the completion of required training

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED
• Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience, preferred
• Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory
• Ability to travel is preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience