Microbiology Technician Part-Time – at Certified Group in Burbank, Apply Now!
Certified Group is seeking a Part-Time Microbiology Technician to join our expert testing team in Burbank, California. If youโre passionate about microbiology and want to work in a fast-paced lab supporting food safety and quality, this is your opportunity. Join a mission-driven company serving diverse industries like food & beverage, dietary supplements, and cannabis through advanced microbiological testing and regulatory services.
Job Title: Microbiology Technician
Company: Certified Group
Job Type: Part Time Hourly
Location: Burbank, Burbank, CA, US
Posted: 4 days ago
Requisition ID: 3283
Salary Range: $23.00 To $23.00 Hourly
Job Summary:
Prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals. The role is responsible for the application of approved microbiological techniques and methodologies used in analytical testing.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Prepare samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries
- Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload for Microbiology
- 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, etc.
- Independently pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures and customer requirements for Microbiology.
- 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
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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 is preferred for Microbiology
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must be able to work Wednesday through Saturday, 4:00 to 10:00 PM
Physical Demands:
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer
- Potential exposure to odors, fumes, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens
- Noise level varies from quiet to loud for Microbiology
- 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 required
Benefits:
- Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan for Microbiology
- Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Group Medical
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dental
- Paid Holidays and Time Off
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