Microbiology Technician

Notes:
Work Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas (4301 Harriet Ave Fort Smith AR USA 72904)
Work Schedule: FY / M-F 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
 

Position Summary:

• The Microbiology Technician, under the direction of the Quality Assurance Laboratory Supervisor, provides support to the factory in microbiological analysis of finished product, utilities, and raw materials for the positive release of materials meeting specifications.  
• The Microbiology Technician will be responsible for monitoring production environments by sampling, testing, and providing results to the Facility Hygienist. The position requires in-depth knowledge of basic microbiology methods and technology.  This position also requires effective communication skills to work with a variety of cross-functional customers.
• In alignment with Act 593(B), this position is considered safety sensitive as this employee is responsible for sampling, qualitative and quantitative microbiological examinations, and other related analysis for incoming materials, finished product, and investigations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Sampling, qualitative and quantitative microbiological examinations including, but not limited to, testing EB, AMC, Staph, B. cereus, yeast, mold, pH, and other related analyses using both direct streak and pour plate for incoming materials, finished product, and investigations.
• Sampling and testing as applicable to utilities systems, including pH, sensory and microbiological analysis.
• Prepares, reviews, and reports results of microbiological analyses; maintains and documents records in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintenance of the environmental monitoring program including sampling, testing, data entry, and reporting results.
• Ensure maintenance and calibration program for analytical instrumentation and equipment within the laboratory.
• Maintenance of MCS control organisms.
• Cleans up and performs general maintenance of the laboratory and work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned