Certified Group ยท 1 month ago
Micro Lab Tech- 1st & 3rd Shift
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expCertified Group is a leading North American provider of laboratory testing and regulatory consulting services. They are seeking a Microbiology Technician responsible for preparing samples for analytical testing and applying microbiological techniques in a laboratory environment.
BiotechnologyConsultingProduct Research
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
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED
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
Prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals
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
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
Preferred
Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience
Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory
Ability to travel
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
Company
Certified Group
Certified Group offers testing and regulatory consulting for food, cosmetics, OTC products, and dietary supplements.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amanda Bosse
CEO
Doug Shepard
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-09-10
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