Microbiologist 1

Certified Group partners with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise across the food & beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries. Our network of 30+ North American and European laboratories includes specialized brands offering laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services.

About the role

Prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of nutraceutical products, supplements ingredients, and environmentals. Apply approved microbiological techniques and methodologies used in analytical testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in microbial challenge testing of new products to determine adequacy of preservation.
• Perform bioburden panel testing, water testing, and environmental testing (e.g., air plates, swabs, conductivity).
• Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload.
• 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, etc.
• Maintain laboratory condition, including equipment and supplies.
• Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
• Prepare media for microbial quality and preservative adequacy testing.
• Document media preparation and media control information in appropriate logbooks.
• Maintain appropriate notebooks and computer logs required for the department.
• Organize the destruction of product discards and assist with special projects.
• Share information in an open and timely manner with Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS degree in microbiology or related field with 2-3 years of lab experience.
• At minimum, 1 or more years of Quality Assurance or Microbiological testing experience in the cosmetic, nutritional, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to adapt to changes to improve company processes.
• Able to carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to rotate one weekend day.

Physical Demands

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other communications/computer components.
• Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens.
• Noise level varies from quiet to loud.
• Temperature varies from hot to cold.
• Interactive and fast-paced team-oriented tasks.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Color vision and depth perception.

Schedule

Sunday–Thursday, 9:30 AM–6:00 PM

Pay

Salary range: $20 USD – $25 USD. Additional components of total rewards—such as bonuses, benefits, or incentives—may apply where applicable.