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Certified Group is a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services. Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, Labstat International Inc., Advanced Botanical Consulting & Testing (ABC Testing Inc.), Microconsult Inc., and Micro Quality Labs Inc. Certified Group provides laboratory testing and regulatory consulting services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, hemp, and other industries.
We are currently looking for a Microbiology Lead to join our growing team!
JOB SUMMARY
Prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients and environmental sponges/swabs. The position performs the application of approved microbiological techniques and methodologies used in analytical testing. This role may have supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries as well as 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
Assist in quality control monitoring by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls etc., and other laboratory quality control procedures
Independently pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with Certified Group policies/procedures, customer requirements and all SOP operations manuals
Share information in an open, and timely manner and serve as a resource to answer questions for technicians in main lab, media, and login
Lead Responsibilities include: managing employee schedules, organizing workflow and processes, ensure team is consistently delivering on expectations and meeting quality requirements, set appropriate example to ensure a high level of confidence, facilitate team collaboration, problem solving, and customer communication
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
Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation in the Certified Group Team
Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area
Responsible for the completion of required training
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BS degree in Life Science or related field preferred
Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience
Minimum of 2 year of laboratory experience
Training in general laboratory practices
Minimum of 1 year customer service experience
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Working knowledge of aseptic sampling technique, automated lab equipment, and acceptable methods and procedures
Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory
Experience with GLP, GLP, OSHA guidelines, FDA, BAM, APHA, and Compendium methods and procedure
Some experience in supervising people and processes preferred
SUPERVISION
Leads two or more employees in the main lab department
Responsibilities may include training, directing work activities and monitoring performance.
Assists with hiring, performance evaluation and coaching of main lab technicians
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
Benefits:
Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan
Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Group Medical
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dental
Paid Holidays and Time Off
Many positions which qualify for the company bonus program
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.
Tuesday - Saturday 12:00pm-8:30pm

Food Safety Net Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.