Lab Analyst 1

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

Education & Experience

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Benefits

Certified 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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