What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microbiology Lab Technician position at Certified Laboratories Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Certified Group is committed to delivering expert solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in – on time, every time – so the world can trust in what it consumes. As a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.
We have embarked on an important journey to unify and strengthen our culture by living these core values : Start with the Customer, Drive to Deliver, Commit to Safety and Quality, and Believe in the Team — including believing in you.
We are currently looking for a Microbiology Associate to join our growing team!
JOB SUMMARY
This key role will perform duties and experiments as required and outlined in SOPs and maintain logs / record keeping for the laboratory.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Prepare growth media plates and gram stains used for microbial product testing.
- Operate and perform routine calibration on laboratory equipment such as balances / scales, pipettes, pH meters, and incubators.
- Maintain and update equipment history logs for refrigerators, incubators, freezers, and any other equipment utilized by the Microbiology department.
- Clean and sterilize laboratory items (glassware) using an autoclave.
- Log test data and results on laboratory forms and laboratory computer.
- Generate reports and review data for daily test results.
- Post / Fax / Email test results to customers with limited interaction with customers regarding test results.
- Participate in routine sample pick up from customers.
- Receive a satisfactory evaluation of job performance.
- Work with all personnel in the laboratory.
- Work primarily in a laboratory environment with the appropriate PPE and follow established laboratory safety practices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
BENEFITS :
Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.
Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm
Weekend and holiday rotation
