Micro Lab Tech

About This Role

The Microbiology Technician prepares samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples, applying approved microbiological techniques and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, Associate degree in Life Science preferred
• 2 years of laboratory experience preferred

Nice to Have

• Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience
• Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory
• Ability to travel