<div class="content-intro"><p style="text-align: center;">Certified Group is committed to partnering with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise – <strong>So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™.</strong> Our network of 30+ North American and European laboratories serves the food & beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.</p> <p><iframe style="display: table; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qb_jVhEQj_s" width="560" height="314"></iframe></p> <p style="text-align: left;" data-start="55" data-end="90"><strong>Our Brands</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;" data-start="92" data-end="291">Certified Group is comprised of a set of specialized brands that collectively deliver laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services across highly regulated industries:</p> <ul style="text-align: left;" data-start="293" data-end="1257"> <li data-section-id="42ugn4" data-start="293" data-end="474"><strong data-start="295" data-end="321">Certified Laboratories</strong> – Provides comprehensive analytical and microbiological testing, primarily supporting food, beverage, cosmetics, OTC, and dietary supplement industries.</li> <li data-section-id="16bl6x5" data-start="476" data-end="685"><strong data-start="478" data-end="513">Food Safety Net Services (FSNS)</strong> – A leading network of ISO-accredited laboratories across North America, focused on food safety testing, operational support, and technical services for the food industry.</li> <li data-section-id="13ngv7j" data-start="687" data-end="880"><strong data-start="689" data-end="700">Labstat</strong> – A global leader in contract research and testing for nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, hemp, and next-generation products, with deep expertise in analytical chemistry and toxicology.</li> <li data-section-id="qfh16k" data-start="882" data-end="1095"><strong data-start="884" data-end="908">EAS Consulting Group</strong> – A regulatory consulting firm offering expert guidance, training, and auditing support across FDA, USDA, and other regulated sectors, powered by a large network of independent advisors.</li> <li data-section-id="12apvtx" data-start="1097" data-end="1257"><strong data-start="1099" data-end="1129">FSNS Certification & Audit</strong> – Provides accredited third-party auditing and certification services, including food safety, animal welfare, and GMP programs.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;"> </p></div><p> </p> <p> </p> <p>We are currently looking for a <strong>Microbiology </strong><strong>Technician</strong> to join our pathology team!</p> <p><strong>JOB SUMMARY</strong></p> <p>Prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals. The role is responsible for the application of approved microbiological techniques and methodologies used in analytical testing.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prepare samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries</li> <li>Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload</li> <li>Maintain media and reagents as needed for daily microbiological testing</li> <li>Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements</li> <li>Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal</li> <li>Perform quality control monitoring by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.</li> <li>Independently pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures and customer requirements</li> <li>Maintain laboratory condition, to include equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures</li> <li>Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner</li> <li>Share information in an open, and timely manner</li> <li>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</li> <li>Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area</li> <li>Responsible for the completion of required training</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li>High School diploma or GED</li> <li>Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience, preferred</li> <li>Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory</li> <li>Ability to travel is preferred</li> <li>Or equivalent combination of education and experience</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>PHYSICAL DEMANDS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components</li> <li>Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens</li> <li>Noise level varies from quiet to loud</li> <li>Temperature varies from hot to cold</li> <li>Interactive and fast-paced team oriented tasks</l