Certified Group

Laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, certification services

Lab Analyst

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGrand Island, NE, USA$21

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related science field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two or more years of experience in a commercial food-testing or analytical laboratory.
Working knowledge of aseptic sampling technique, automated laboratory equipment, and acceptable methods and procedures.
Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice, Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines, the Food and Drug Administration, Bacteriological Analytical Manual, American Public Health Association, International Organization for Standardization, and United States Pharmacopeia methods and procedures.
Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food-testing laboratory.
Ability to travel when necessary.
Ability to operate a computer keyboard and mouse, and handle communications and computer components.
Ability to work with potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens, and in environments with varying noise and temperature.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Color vision and depth perception.

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 and microbiological techniques in daily work.
Report inventory and expendable supplies or materials needed for testing.
Perform routine preventive maintenance, including daily cleaning, sanitizing, trash disposal, and equipment quality control.
Assist with quality duties, including taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, and running media controls.
Perform assigned processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies and procedures and customer requirements.
Maintain technical competence by reading scientific journals, attending professional workshops, and staying aware of food industry issues and trends.
Perform activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
Share information in an open and timely manner.
Assist with managing priorities and schedules so individual and team goals are achieved.
Be responsible for personal safety and the safety of others working in the area.
Travel overnight when required at the discretion of management.

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.

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.

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

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related science field
2 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/Work Environment:

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

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

Pay Range: 21.0 - 21.0

About the Company

Certified Group

Laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, certification services

Certified Group provides laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification services for food, cosmetics, dietary supplements, OTC drugs, tobacco, and cannabis in North America. It operates through more than 30 laboratories and brands such as FSNS, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International, offering microbiology, chemistry, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp testing, plus FDA/USDA regulatory support and audits. The company combines testing facilities, advisory services, and third‑party certification under one umbrella and grows through acquisitions. Its goal is to help clients ensure product safety and regulatory compliance while expanding its revenue, which is around $300 million annually.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Town of Huntington, New York
Founded: 2019

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