Lab Analyst 1 – Certified Group
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About the Company
Certified Group is a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, serving the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis and hemp industries.
Job Summary
Perform analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. The position applies approved microbiological techniques and evaluates test results.
Essential 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 by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.
- Pursue scheduled 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 staying 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 in managing priorities and schedule to achieve individual and team goals within the Food Safety Net Services Team
- Ensure safety for oneself and others in the work area
Supervision
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Education & Experience
Associate degree in Life Science or related field with two or more years of laboratory experience, preferredTwo or more years of experience in a commercial food-testing or analytical laboratoryOr equivalent combination of education and experienceWorking knowledge of aseptic sampling technique, automated lab equipment, and acceptable methods and proceduresFamiliarity with GLP, OSHA guidelines, FDA, BAM, APHA, ISO, and USP methods and proceduresBroad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratoryAbility to travel when necessaryPhysical Demands / Work Environment
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other communications / computer componentsPotential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogensNoise level varies from quiet to loudTemperature varies from hot to coldInteractive and fast-paced team-oriented tasksOvernight travel required at the discretion of managementOccasionally lift and / or move up to 25 poundsColor vision and depth perceptionBenefits
Progressive 401k Retirement Savings PlanEmployer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life InsuranceGroup MedicalTuition ReimbursementFlexible Spending AccountsDentalPaid Holidays and Time OffCertified 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.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
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