Media Technician

Certified Group is a leading North American provider of laboratory testing and audit and certification services. The Certified Group of companies includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, Labstat International Inc., Advanced Botanical Consulting & Testing (ABC Testing Inc.), Microconsult Inc. and Micro Quality Labs Inc. The Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, cannabis, nicotine and hemp industries.

We are currently looking for a Media Technician to join our growing team!

JOB SUMMARY

Produce and organize supplies essential to conduct analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. Prepare and sterilize media and reagents for the analytical testing of environmental, food and consumer product samples.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and maintain bacteriological media and chemical solutions
• Safely operate an autoclave to sterilize media, reagents and supplies
• Ensure proper labeling, handling, storage, use, and disposal of media, reagents and solutions
• Properly operate laboratory equipment to dispense, pump and measure media and solutions
• Maintain an accurate inventory of prepared media
• Work closely with other departments to prepare required media
• Follow assigned series of processes, procedures or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures, customer requirements, and follow media operations manual
• 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

SUPERVISION

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED
• Familiar with aseptic sampling technique, autoclaves and sterile dispensing equipment
• Basic knowledge of concepts and practices of a testing laboratory
• Training in general laboratory practices preferred
• One or more years of experience in a commercial food-testing laboratory preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

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

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
• Many positions which qualify for the company bonus program

Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.