May be responsible for monitoring commercial market producers governed by state or federal standards. Serves as liaison between federal agencies and regulated industries. Assists the lab supervisor or director with special projects. Performs related duties as required. Manual dexterity and normal vision are required to perform tests safely and accurately.
Much testing is performed using safety cabinets.
Vaccination for or immunity to certain diseases may be required. Some evening or weekend work may be needed to perform testing within prescribed timeframes. Three years of professional microbiology or bacteriology experience in a laboratory setting.