Certified Group ยท 1 month ago
Lab Analyst 1 - Thursday to Sunday 6pm-5am
Grand Prairie, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20/hr - $22/hr
2+ years expCertified Group is a leading North American provider of laboratory testing and regulatory consulting services. The Pathogen Lab Analyst will perform analytical and microbiological testing of food products and ingredients, ensuring adherence to approved techniques and methodologies.
BiotechnologyConsultingProduct Research
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
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in Life Science or related field with two or more years of laboratory experience
Two or more years of experience in a commercial food-testing or analytical laboratory
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
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
Preferred
Two or more years of laboratory experience
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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