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Olli Salumeria

QA Technician

Oceanside, CA · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Facilitate and collect samples for the Environmental Pathogen and Allergen Monitoring Program. Weekly, bi-weekly or as requested. * Create site listings for facilities and equipment within the ...

Zone 5 Technologies

Custodian

San Luis Obispo, CA

$15.25 - $19.75/hr

Complete bloodborne pathogen training (provided after hire) and participate in ongoing safety education Qualifications * 1-5 years of custodial or janitorial experience * Ability to lift up to 30 lbs ...

Zone 5 Technologies

Custodian

Paso Robles, CA

$14.25 - $18.50/hr

Complete bloodborne pathogen training (provided after hire) and participate in ongoing safety education Qualifications * 1-5 years of custodial or janitorial experience * Ability to lift up to 30 lbs ...

Outbound Mammoth

Housekeeping Houseperson FT

Mammoth Lakes, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

... Pathogen Standards Provides accurate key control and effective security for all keys, buildings, and vehicles. Follow proper procedures to report any damages or maintenance problems. Handle lost and ...

PIH Health

Registered Nurse

Whittier, CA

Successfully passing safety, cultural sensitivity, and blood pathogen classes. * Knowledge and experience with conscious sedation medications and their reversal agents. * Knowledge and demonstrated ...

Outbound Mammoth

Housekeeping Houseperson PT

Mammoth Lakes, CA · On-site

$16.75 - $20.75/hr

... Pathogen Standards Provides accurate key control and effective security for all keys, buildings, and vehicles. Follow proper procedures to report any damages or maintenance problems. Handle lost and ...

PIH Health

RN

Whittier, CA

Successfully passing safety, cultural sensitivity, and blood pathogen classes. * Knowledge and experience with conscious sedation medications and their reversal agents. * Knowledge and demonstrated ...

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What are pathogens?

Pathogens are microorganisms—such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites—that can cause disease in humans, animals, or plants. They invade hosts and disrupt normal bodily functions, leading to various illnesses. Understanding and controlling pathogens is essential for public health, agriculture, and medicine. Preventative measures like vaccination, proper hygiene, and sanitation help reduce the spread of pathogens.

What is the difference between Pathogen vs Microbiologist?

AspectPathogenMicrobiologist
Required credentialsLaboratory training, microbiology knowledgeBiology degree, microbiology specialization, possibly advanced degrees
Work environmentHospitals, public health labs, research facilitiesResearch labs, hospitals, academic institutions
Employer and industry usagePublic health agencies, hospitals, biotech companiesUniversities, research institutions, biotech firms
Common search and comparison intentUnderstanding disease-causing agentsStudying microorganisms and their roles

While a pathogen refers to a microorganism that causes disease, a microbiologist studies microorganisms, including pathogens, to understand their biology, behavior, and impact. Microbiologists may work with pathogens but also focus on beneficial microbes, making their roles broader within microbiology and health sciences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Pathogen, and why are they important?

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QA Technician

QA Technician

Olli Salumeria

Oceanside, CA • On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Schedule: 5am-2:00pm Monday - Friday, Saturday availability
Job Summary
The Quality Assurance Technician will be responsible for inspecting products at different production phases to ensure company and customer quality standards are being met.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities (not restrictive)
  • Pre-operational and operation inspection of equipment, facility, product, and personnel.
  • Participate in swabbing events and environmental sample collection and staging.
  • Facilitate communication between departments in ensuring equipment, personnel, and food safety are in compliance with OSHA, USDA FSIS, and Company Policy.
  • Interface with USDA FSIS personnel and facilitate communication of inspection requests and implementation of corrective actions for deviations or opportunities identified
  • Daily execution, documentation, verification, and communication of Critical Control Point testing.
  • Identify and facilitate corrective actions for deviations in Critical Control Point measurements.
  • Release product from QA HOLD upon Critical Limits being met.
  • Monitor HACCP plan and GMPs daily.
  • Facilitate and verify documentation and corrective actions in deviations from HACCP plan and/or GMPs. Provide training resources to personnel.
  • Perform in-process quality checks, utilizing program checklists; metal detector, weight checks, label verifications, etc.
  • Verify other QA personnel/line personnel quality checks.
  • Communicate non-conformities to appropriate departments.
  • Facilitate and implement Corrective Actions for non-conformities identified.
  • Test product characteristics for safety and quality, ensuring the safe wholesome product is released to the consumer while reducing waste pre-process, in-process, or post-process.
  • Monitor, document and communicate product characteristics throughout the process to better promote product development and innovation.
  • Communicate and interact with vendors or customers through appropriate personnel.
  • Facilitate and collect samples for the Environmental Pathogen and Allergen Monitoring Program. Weekly, bi-weekly or as requested.
  • Create site listings for facilities and equipment within the Environmental Pathogen and Allergen Monitoring Program.
  • Communicate Environmental Monitoring Program results with appropriate departments.
  • Facilitate and verify corrective actions should deviations occur in sample collection or result.
  • Facilitate and collect samples for customer-requested lab or quality testing.
  • Communicate with personnel, lab technicians, and customer QA departments to ensure safety, production needs, and quality are met throughout the production day, without delays.
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
  • Conduct pre-shipment reviews for semi-finished and finished products.
  • Following set company and OSHA safety rules, regulations, and guidelines at all times.​
Qualification amp; Experience Requirements
Education, Training:
  • High School Diploma
Experience Required
  • 3+ years experience in Quality Assurance roles in a food manufacturing environment
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Ability to closely follow quality standards
  • Excellent decision-making skills
  • Ability to multitask while being detail-oriented
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision while remaining productive at all times.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team player.
  • Excellent attendance and dependability.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours to include overtime and weekends on short notice
Language, Computer amp; Numeracy
  • Proficient computer skills (MS office applications – Word, Office, Excel)
  • Ability to communicate in English
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, unit of measure conversions
Typical Physical Activity
  • Regularly involves talking or listening, sitting, and the use of hands and fingers.
  • Frequently involves reaching with hands and arms, standing and walking.
  • Frequently involves standing and walking.
  • Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing.
  • Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
  • Involves moderate physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature.
  • Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
Typical Environmental Conditions
  • May be exposed to moderate noise levels (i.e. warehouse equipment, light traffic).
  • May be exposed to moderate to high noise levels (i.e. production equipment, forklifts, heavy traffic)
  • May be exposed to humidity, intense cold, fumes, toxic chemicals, food allergens and mold.
Pay Range : $21-$23/hr
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.
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