Microbiology Lab Tech

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 providing laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services:

• Certified Laboratories – Comprehensive analytical and microbiological testing for food, beverage, cosmetics, OTC, and dietary supplements.
• Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) – ISO-accredited laboratories focused on food safety testing, operational support, and technical services.
• Labstat – Global leader in contract research and testing for nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, hemp, and next-generation products.
• EAS Consulting Group – Regulatory consulting firm offering expert guidance, training, and auditing support for FDA, USDA, and other regulated sectors.
• FSNS Certification & Audit – Accredited third-party auditing and certification services, including food safety, animal welfare, and GMP programs.

About the role

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

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 (e.g., incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls).
• Independently pursue assigned processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies and customer requirements.
• Maintain laboratory condition, including equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records.
• Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
• Share information openly and in a timely manner.
• Assist with managing priorities and schedules to achieve individual and team goals.
• Ensure the safety of oneself and others working within the area.
• Complete required training.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience (preferred).
• Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory.
• Ability to travel (preferred).
• Dexterity to operate computer equipment and handle communications components.
• Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens.
• Noise levels vary from quiet to loud; temperature varies from hot to cold.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Color vision and depth perception required.

Schedule

Tuesday–Saturday, 2:00 PM–11:00 PM

Pay

Salary range: $19 USD – $21 USD per hour. Additional components of total rewards—such as bonuses, benefits, or incentives—may apply where applicable.