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Certified Group partners with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise - So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes. As a leading 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 are searching for an Entomologist who can support the team on a as needed contract basis. The successful candidate will microscopically examine and enumerate isolated filth elements from a variety of food products. In this role you will identify filth elements such as whole insects, mites, insect fragments, moldy product, and other extraneous materials.

Essential Functions:

• Using the appropriate microscope, accurately quantify, qualify, and correctly categorize isolated filth elements from the following types of products: poultry, meat, fish, and other marine products, fruits and fruit products, vegetables and vegetable products, beverages, and spices.
• Maintain and record identified filth elements on appropriate worksheets.
• Actively participate in any Proficiency Samples Program deemed relevant by Certified Laboratories for the quantification of isolated filth elements.
• Utilizing the correct methodology, perform wet chemical analysis to accurately isolate micro extraneous filth elements from various food products.
• Work with the Extraction/Spice Laboratory Associates to perform spice chemical analysis, using the proper ASTA/AOAC methods.
• Maintain proficiency while use and care of various microscopes.
• Familiarity with preparing solutions necessary for filth extractions. This includes accurate labeling and record keeping of all solutions and reagents.
• Daily, verify and record calibration of the top load balance used to weigh samples.
• Train other Micro analytical Laboratory Associates in use of new forms, reports, procedures, or equipment according to organization policy.

Requirements:

• Entomology degree from an accredited school or university.
• Three to five years analytical experience in a food laboratory
• Strong relevant qualitative and quantitative skills.
• Strong microscopy skills and understanding of technology to enhance identifications.
• Excellent organizational skills - ability to use one's time, energy, resources, etc. in an effective manner.
• Excellent hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent Judgment skills - Critical thinking, complex problem solving, decision making, analyzing, and evaluating

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 Laboratories will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.