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
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
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