Lab Analyst - 3rd Shift
Core
Perform analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals to ensure safety and compliance.
Role type
Associate-level microbiological lab analyst
Builds
Food safety test results and compliance reports for food, beverage, and supplement clients
Domain
Food safety and microbiology
Required skills
aseptic sampling technique, automated lab equipment operation, GLP compliance, OSHA guidelines, FDA/BAM/APHA/ISO/USP methods, microbiological pathogen detection, inventory management, preventive maintenance, quality control monitoring
Preferred skills
Associate degree in Life Science, 2+ years commercial food-testing experience, familiarity with food industry trends
Technologies
automated lab equipment, incubators, media controls
Responsibilities
Prepare and analyze samples for indicator organisms and pathogens; apply aseptic/microbiological techniques; perform daily cleaning, sanitizing, and equipment quality control; report inventory and supply needs; monitor incubator temperatures and run media controls; maintain technical competence through reading scientific journals and attending workshops
Seniority
Associate, hands-on IC