Certified Group

Perform microbiological testing of food products and environmental samples following approved methodologies. | Associate degree in Life Science or related field with at least two years of laboratory experience, familiarity with GLP, OSHA, FDA, BAM, ISO, USP methods, and experience with lab equipment. | 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. We are currently looking for a Pathogen Lab Analyst to join our growing team! Job Summary: Perform analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals. The position performs the application and evaluation of approved microbiological techniques and methodologies. Essential Responsibilities: • Accurately perform and read test results and notify Laboratory Management of deviations • Prepare and analyze samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries • Apply aseptic/microbiological techniques in daily workload • 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 duties to by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc. • Pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures and customer requirements • Maintain a high degree of technical competence by reading scientific journals, attending professional workshops, and being aware of food industry issues and trends • Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner • Share information in an open and timely manner • Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team • Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area Supervision: • This job does has no supervisory responsibilities. Education & Experience: • Associate degree in Life Science or related field with two or more years of laboratory experience, preferred • Two or more years of experience in a commercial food-testing or analytical laboratory • Or equivalent combination of education and experience • 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 • Ability to travel when necessary Physical Demands/Work Environment: • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components • Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens • Noise level varies from quiet to loud • Temperature varies from hot to cold • Interactive and fast-paced team oriented tasks • Overnight Travel is required at the discretion of management • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds • Color vision and depth perception Benefits: • Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan • Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance • Group Medical • Tuition Reimbursement • Flexible Spending Accounts • Dental • Paid Holidays and Time Off Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.

Receive, prepare, and process customer samples for laboratory testing while maintaining proper documentation and safety protocols. | High school diploma or GED, basic knowledge or training in laboratory practices, and preferably one year of experience in a commercial food-testing laboratory. | 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. We are currently looking for a Shipping & Receiving Technician to join our growing team! Job Summary Process customer samples ensuring protocols are followed for receipt and handling. Properly notify customers of issues related to samples submitted for testing. Essential Responsibilities • Receive, prepare, and set-up samples for analysis • Enter data, choose analyses, log and approve samples using a LIMS database on a Windows computer workstation • Process and maintain client samples at correct temperatures • Segregate samples according to FSNS procedures • Assist with shipping of customer supplies including return coolers to customers • Communicate with clients for clarification on orders as needed • Follow assigned series of processes, procedures and/or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures and customer requirements • Maintain laboratory conditions including equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs and accurate records throughout all procedures • Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner • Share information in an open, timely manner, maintaining customer satisfaction • Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team • Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area • Responsible for the completion of required training Minimum Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED • Basic knowledge of concepts and practices of a testing laboratory • Training in general laboratory practices preferred • One or more years of experience in a commercial food-testing laboratory preferred • Training in general laboratory practices • Or equivalent combination of education and experience PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components • Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens • Noise level varies from quiet to loud • Temperature varies from hot to cold • Interactive and fast-paced team-oriented tasks • Overnight Travel is required at the discretion of management • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. • Color vision and depth perception Benefits • Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan • Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance • Group Medical • Tuition Reimbursement • Flexible Spending Accounts • Dental • Paid Holidays and Time Off Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran sta tus. Tuesday to Saturday 9am-6pm