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About the Role
This role involves preparing samples for analytical and microbiological testing of nutraceutical products, supplements ingredients, and environmental samples. Responsibilities include applying approved microbiological techniques and methodologies in analytical testing.
Responsibilities
- Assist in microbial challenge testing for new product preservation.
- Perform bioburden panel, water, and environmental testing (e.g., air plates, swabs, conductivity).
- Apply aseptic techniques in daily work.
- Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials for testing.
- Provide routine preventive maintenance, including daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal.
- Perform quality control monitoring (e.g., incubator temperatures, control organism inoculation, media controls).
- Maintain laboratory conditions, including equipment and supplies.
- Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
- Prepare media for microbial quality and preservative adequacy testing.
- Document media preparation and control information in logbooks.
- Maintain department notebooks and computer logs.
- Organize product discard destruction and assist with special projects.
- Share information openly and timely with Supervisor.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Requirements
- BS degree in microbiology or a related field with 2-3 years of lab experience.
- Minimum of 1 year of Quality Assurance or Microbiological testing experience in cosmetic, nutritional, or pharmaceutical industries.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to adapt to process improvements.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand and sit for long periods.
- Availability to rotate one weekend day.
Skills
- Microbiological testing
- Aseptic techniques
- Quality control monitoring
- Media preparation
- Documentation
- Inventory management
- Laboratory maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Multitasking
- Adaptability
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
- Tuesday-Saturday 10:30am-7pm shift
Experience Level
- 2-3 years of lab experience
- 1+ year of Quality Assurance or Microbiological testing experience
Education Level
- BS degree in microbiology or related field
Benefits
- Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
- Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Group Medical
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dental
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Company bonus program (for qualifying positions)
About the Company
- Certified Group delivers expert solutions and quality testing for customer confidence in consumption.
- Leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services.
- Includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc.
- Provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance in food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.
- Committed to unifying and strengthening culture through core values: Start with the Customer, Drive to Deliver, Commit to Safety and Quality, and Believe in the Team.
Equal Opportunity
- Certified Group values diversity and is committed to Equal Opportunity.
- Policies treat each employee and applicant based on merit.
- Affirmative action is taken to seek qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.