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Food Safety Net Services
San Antonio, TX
Location
San Antonio, TX
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JOB SUMMARY Salary Range: $34,000 - $39,000/year
The function of this job is to perform professional analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals. The position entails responsibility for application and evaluation of approved microbiological techniques and methodologies used in analytical testing of food products/environmentals. The position works closely with the Laboratory Supervisor in the daily functions associated with the laboratory. The scope of laboratory tests performed will be directed by the proficiency level the technician has successfully demonstrated and authorized to perform. Serves as technical resource to other lab technicians and works in setting of Pathology Lab samples and other functions as needed.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Apply aseptic/microbiological techniques in daily workload and prepare and analyze samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries according to acceptable methods
Independently pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with Food Safety Net Services Methods Manual, Quality Manual, Chemical Hygiene Plan, Safety Manual, and approved laboratory procedures
Accurately perform and read test results and notify Laboratory Management of deviations
Prepare media and reagents as needed for daily microbiological testing
Maintain a high degree of technical competence by reading scientific journals, attending professional workshops, and being aware of food industry issues and trends
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 control duties to by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls etc., and other laboratory quality control procedures including quality control documentation
Assist with training and research assignments
Maintain safe, efficient, and compliant lab operations, to include equipment maintenance and purchasing supplies
Assist with the coordination of sample collection, transport, and receiving, and maintaining customer satisfaction while achieving desired business results
Assist with managing priorities and schedule
Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area
Responsible for the completion of required training
Travel is required and at the discretion of management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BS degree in Life Science or related field
Masters degree in Life Science or related field preferred
Two or more years of experience in a commercial food-testing or analytical laboratory preferred
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
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Food Safety Net Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
The function of this job is to perform professional analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals. The position entails responsibility for application and evaluation of approved microbiological techniques and methodologies used in analytical testing of food products/environmentals. The position works closely with the Laboratory Supervisor in the daily functions associated with the laboratory. The scope of laboratory tests performed will be directed by the proficiency level the technician has successfully demonstrated and authorized to perform. Serves as technical resource to other lab technicians and works in setting of Pathology Lab samples and other functions as needed.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Apply aseptic/microbiological techniques in daily workload and prepare and analyze samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries according to acceptable methods
Independently pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with Food Safety Net Services Methods Manual, Quality Manual, Chemical Hygiene Plan, Safety Manual, and approved laboratory procedures
Accurately perform and read test results and notify Laboratory Management of deviations
Prepare media and reagents as needed for daily microbiological testing
Maintain a high degree of technical competence by reading scientific journals, attending professional workshops, and being aware of food industry issues and trends
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 control duties to by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls etc., and other laboratory quality control procedures including quality control documentation
Assist with training and research assignments
Maintain safe, efficient, and compliant lab operations, to include equipment maintenance and purchasing supplies
Assist with the coordination of sample collection, transport, and receiving, and maintaining customer satisfaction while achieving desired business results
Assist with managing priorities and schedule
Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area
Responsible for the completion of required training
Travel is required and at the discretion of management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BS degree in Life Science or related field
Masters degree in Life Science or related field preferred
Two or more years of experience in a commercial food-testing or analytical laboratory preferred
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
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Food Safety Net Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.