Pathogen Lab Analyst - Ajulia Executive Search

Fulltime, Onsite

Are you looking to make a career change to a rapidly growing, stable, innovative food testing company?  This exciting opportunity as a Pathogen Lab Analyst offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO, etc.  Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Pathogen Lab Analyst opportunity could be the right fit for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Pathogen Lab Analyst must prepare and analyze samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries.
• Must perform and read test results and notify Laboratory Management of any deviations.
• Apply aseptic/microbiological techniques daily.
• Must maintain a high degree of technical competence by reading scientific journals, attending professional workshops, and being aware of food industry issues and trends.
• Must assist in quality duties by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.
• The Pathogen Lab Analyst must provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, trash disposal, and equipment quality control.
• Ensure the series of processes, procedures, or techniques are in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures and customer requirements are in order.
• Report inventory and expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements.
• The Pathogen Lab Analyst must assist with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team
• Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area.
• Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The Pathogen Lab Analyst must hold at least an Associate’s degree in Life Science or related field.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a commercial food-testing or analytical laboratory.
• Must be proficient with concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory.
• Must have some knowledge of aseptic sampling technique, automated lab equipment, and acceptable methods and procedures.
• The Pathogen Lab Analyst must be familiar with GLP, OSHA guidelines, FDA, BAM, APHA, ISO, and USP methods and procedures.
• Must be willing to travel overnight as necessary.
• Will be exposed to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, microbiological pathogens and temperature (hot and cold) changes.
• Must have great communication skills.

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Direct Hire
• 401K
• Paid Time Off

Salary: $55K-$65K annually

Ask for: Amrita Mukherjee

Job Id: 24329

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

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