Pathogen Lab Technician

Food Safety Net Services Tucker, GA July 17, 2020 Information Technology

JOB SUMMARY

Perform analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals. The position performs the application and evaluation of approved microbiological techniques and methodologies.

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 to by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.

Pursue an assigned series of 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 being 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

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

SUPERVISION

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree in Life Science or related field with two or more years of laboratory experience, preferred

Two or more years of experience in a commercial food-testing or analytical laboratory

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Working knowledge of aseptic sampling technique, automated lab equipment, and acceptable methods and procedures

Familiarity with GLP, OSHA guidelines, FDA, BAM, APHA, ISO, and USP methods and procedures

Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory

Ability to travel when necessary

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. FSNS complies with its reasonable accommodation obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and state law.

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

Overnight Travel is required at the discretion of management

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Color vision and depth perception

Key Words: Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Science, Micro-Technician, Lab-Tech, Laboratory Technician, Biology, Animal Science, Nutrition, Bacteria, Pathogen