Senior Microbiology Lab Technician
CurrentComply with quality and customer standards while independently conducting advanced analytical and microbiological testing of raw and prepared foods, water, produce, ingredients, and environmental.• Handle the successful preparation of lab reagents and media.• Demonstrate success in aseptically prepping samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistry.• Inoculate control organisms, take incubator temperatures, run media controls, and test laboratory control samples to effectively monitor quality control points.• Control inventory of expendable supplies and lab materials for testing.• Foster positive client relationships while communicating results, including pathogenic confirmations.• Facilitate daily preventative maintenance through cleaning, sanitation, trash disposal, and equipment quality control to conduct all activities in a safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.• Play a key role in quality duties by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, and more.• Acted as a resource for Micro Technicians by providing guidance and leading by example.• Adhered to FSNS policies and procedures and customer requirements while independently executing an assigned series of processes, procedures, and techniques.• Determined testing parameters, reviewed shelf life report, and developed and reviewed CAPA documentation.• Encouraged participation within the Food Safety Net Services Team and facilitated team and individual goals while assisting with priority and schedule management.• Maintained and prioritised personal and team safety within the work area.• Performed data entry, completed required training, and handled other duties as assigned.
