Analyst I, Microbiology - Contract

at  Labstat International Inc

Certified Group is committed to delivering expert solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in – on time, every time – so the world can trust in what it consumes. As a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.
We have embarked on an important journey to unify and strengthen our culture by living these core values: Start with the Customer, Drive to Deliver, Commit to Safety and Quality, and Believe in the Team — including believing in you.
This position provides the opportunity to work for a growing company, achieve professional growth within the organization and cross-train in a variety of analytical chemistry techniques.

SKILLS REQUIRED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Prepare media and cultures
• Operate and maintain equipment in the microbiology laboratory
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly verifications
• Weigh samples
• Maintain records of raw data in lab notebooks
• Record final data in LIMs database
• Adhere to regulatory guidelines, including GMP and ISO17025.
• Maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient analytical laboratory space.
• The employee shall implement the Laboratory Quality Policy and perform their duties in accordance with existing project-specific requirements, current Test Methods, study plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures and wearing required Personal Protective equipment at all times
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc in Microbiology
• Experience in aseptic techniques and working with multiple bacterial cultures (i.e. listeria, E.coli)
• Working knowledge of GMP and/or ISO17025 guidelines
• Minimum 0-1 years commercial laboratory experience

• Routine testing of client-supplied samples in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Operation and maintenance of microbiology equipment.
• Quality control functions (i.e., media preparation, balance verification, water quality, etc.