Microbiology Lab Tech
Certified Group
$19 / hour
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Description
Certified Group is committed to partnering with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise – So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™. Our network of 30+ North American and European laboratories serves the food & beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.
Our Brands
Certified Group is comprised of a set of specialized brands that collectively deliver laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services across highly regulated industries:
- Certified Laboratories – Provides comprehensive analytical and microbiological testing, primarily supporting food, beverage, cosmetics, OTC, and dietary supplement industries.
- Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) – A leading network of ISO-accredited laboratories across North America, focused on food safety testing, operational support, and technical services for the food industry.
- Labstat – A global leader in contract research and testing for nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, hemp, and next-generation products, with deep expertise in analytical chemistry and toxicology.
- EAS Consulting Group – A regulatory consulting firm offering expert guidance, training, and auditing support across FDA, USDA, and other regulated sectors, powered by a large network of independent advisors.
- FSNS Certification & Audit – Provides accredited third-party auditing and certification services, including food safety, animal welfare, and GMP programs.
We are currently looking for a Microbiology Technician to join our growing team!
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Responsible for the completion of required training
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
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle 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
Schedules Available: Tuesday-Saturday 6:00am-3:00pm, Tuesday-Saturday 1:00pm-10pm, or Monday-Friday 3:00pm-12:00am
Salary: $19/hr - $21/hr
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About this role
Certified Group's Food Safety Net Services division is hiring a Microbiology Technician to prepare and process samples for food safety testing across their North American laboratory network. You'd work hands-on with microbiological techniques—culturing indicator organisms and pathogens, applying aseptic methods, maintaining media and reagents, and running quality control checks. The role also includes lab maintenance, inventory management, and keeping detailed records to support the testing pipeline for food, beverage, and supplement industries.
This is an in-office position in Dallas working Tuesday through Saturday, 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at $18–$20 per hour. The job requires comfort with lab conditions—potential exposure to chemicals, microbes, odors, and temperature fluctuations—plus manual dexterity and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. You'll need at least a high school diploma; an associate degree in life science or two years of prior lab experience is preferred but not required.
The role suits someone detail-oriented who can follow protocols precisely, work independently through assigned procedures, and contribute to a fast-paced team environment. If you have foundational lab experience or training and are ready for early morning shifts in a regulated testing environment, this is a solid entry or mid-level position in food safety.
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