Environmental Microbiologist

We are seeking a highly skilled Environmental Microbiologist to join our team at Certified Laboratories Inc.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing advanced analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals. You will consistently exercise independent judgment and discretion in performing the application and evaluation of approved microbiological techniques and methodologies used in analytical testing, and the interpretation of test results.

This role has training and supervisory responsibilities as needed. You will work closely with our team to ensure the highest level of quality and accuracy in our testing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately perform and read test results and notify Laboratory Management of deviations
• Prepare and analyze samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries
• Apply aseptic/microbiological techniques in daily workload
• Apply independent judgement in the interpretation of qualitative test results
• Conduct additional testing as needed based upon independent review of test results
• Accurately perform final determination of special micros and complete final results disposition
• Communicate results including pathogenic confirmations and maintain a positive relationship with clients
• Report inventory and expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements
• Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, trash disposal, and equipment quality control
• Assist in quality control duties to by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.
• Assist with training and research assignments including troubleshooting
• Independently pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures and customer requirements
• Assisting in developing and revising Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintain a high degree of technical competence by reading scientific journals, attending professional workshops, and being aware of food industry issues and trends
• Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner
• Share information in an open and timely manner
• Assist with managing priorities and schedule
• Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area
• Responsible for the completion of required training
• Travel is required and at the discretion of management