Senior Microbiological Laboratory Specialist

Job Title: Senior Microbiological Laboratory Specialist

Estimated Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year

About Certified Laboratories Inc:

Certified Laboratories Inc is a leading North American provider of laboratory testing and regulatory consulting services. The company includes several renowned subsidiaries such as FSNS, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, Labstat International Inc., ABC Testing Inc., Microconsult Inc., and Micro Quality Labs Inc.

Job Summary:

This role involves performing analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals. The successful candidate will apply approved microbiological techniques and methodologies to ensure the quality and safety of food products.

Main 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
• 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 duties such as taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.
• Pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures and customer requirements
• 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
• 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

Qualifications:

• An associate degree in Life Science or related field with two or more years of laboratory experience, preferred
• Two or more years of experience in a commercial food-testing or analytical laboratory
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of aseptic sampling technique, automated lab 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 of a food testing laboratory
• Ability to travel when necessary

Benefits:

• Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Group Medical
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• Many positions which qualify for the company bonus program

Work Environment:

The selected candidate will be required to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens. Color vision and depth perception are also essential skills for this role.