Full-Time
Micro Technician
Certified Group
Compensation Overview
$18 - $20/hr
Farmers Branch, TX, USA
In Person
On-site role in Carrollton, Texas. Travel may be required.
Category
 Lab & Research (1) |
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Required Skills
Inventory Management
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biology/Biochem or equivalent laboratory experience
- Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
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
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to travel is preferred