Micro Technician (Tues - Sat Shift) - Amarillo, Texas

JOB SUMMARY

The function of this job is to prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals. The position is responsibility for application of approved microbiological techniques and methodologies used in analytical testing.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries

• Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload

• Maintain media and reagents as needed for daily microbiological testing

• Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements

• Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal

• Perform quality control monitoring by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.

• Independently pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures and customer requirements

• Maintain laboratory condition, to include 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, and timely manner

• Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area

• Responsible for the completion of required training

  
  

OTHER DUTIES

• Perform other duties as assigned

  Login Technician Duties:

• Conduct responsibilities outlined in the Login Technician job description
  

  Branch Safety Officer Duties (IF ASSIGNED):

• Conduct responsibilities outlined in the corporate safety manual and report to the Corporate Safety Officer for these duties
  

  Technical Manager Duties (IF ASSIGNED):

• Conduct all responsibilities outlined and report to the Corporate Trainer for these duties