Overview
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.
Job Summary
Perform analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals. The position performs the application and evaluation of approved microbiological techniques and methodologies.
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 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
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 to handle 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 is 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 OffJ-18808-Ljbffr