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Job Description Certified Group is a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services. The Certified Group of companies includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. The Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, cannabis, nicotine, and hemp industries. We are currently looking for a Business Development Executive to join our growing team! JOB SUMMARY Responsible for actively seeking new business opportunities as well as managing customer satisfaction for existing clients. Integral team player overseeing the development and management of a determined book of business and the securing of new logos within the Food & Beverage sector. The BDE will maintain an organized approach to meet their monthly KPI’s to promote the business. This role will identify, pursue, close and manage new business opportunities regionally. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Research and analyze potential customers to formulate action plans and develop new business opportunities through both cold call and initiated leads for services offered by the company., • Provide best in class customer service to existing customers., • Execute strategic sales plan initiatives to accommodate territory and corporate goals., • In coordination with company leadership, create quarterly and annual sales forecasts to deliver over-budget results., • Review market analysis to determine customer needs, price schedules, and discount rates., • Represent Company at trade association events and meetings to promote product offerings., • Deliver technical sales presentations to existing and prospective clients., • Meet with key clients, maintaining relationships, and negotiating and closing deals., • Analyze and control expenditures to budgetary requirements., • Work cooperatively with other departments., • Employ sales reports to reflect sales volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion., • Coordinate research and development of new services., • Monitor and evaluate the competitive landscape to include the activities and products of our competitors., • Meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales volume and profit objectives. This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities currently but may as position develops, up to and including inside sales or account manager (like) position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related field; Master’s degree preferred but not required, • Minimum of 10 years of related work experience in food safety programs and systems, • At least 5 years of Strategic Account/ Key Account Management Experience, • Strategic planning and execution. Proven performance of being able to develop and negotiate complex contracts and change management., • Experience with managing a CRM system and developing routine reports, analytics and correspondence, • Sitting for extended periods of time, • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other, • communications/computer components, • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds., • Extensive car and air travel, • Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan, • Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance, • Group Medical, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Flexible Spending Accounts, • Dental

Job Description Certified Group is committed to delivering expert solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in – on time, every time – so the world can trust in what it consumes. As a leading North American 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 have embarked on an important journey to unify and strengthen our culture by living these core values: Start with the Customer, Drive to Deliver, Commit to Safety and Quality, and Believe in the Team — including believing in you. We are currently looking for a Microbiology Technician to join our growing team! JOB SUMMARY Prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals. The role is responsible for the 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, • Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team, • Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area, • Responsible for the completion of required training MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • High School diploma or GED, • Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience, preferred, • Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory, • Ability to travel is preferred, • Or equivalent combination of education and experience PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components, • Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens, • Noise level varies from quiet to loud, • Temperature varies from hot to cold, • Interactive and fast-paced team oriented tasks, • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds., • Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan, • Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance, • Group Medical, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Flexible Spending Accounts, • Dental

Job Description 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 currently looking for a FOOD & BEVERAGE APPLICATIONS SCIENTIST to join our growing team in San Antonio! JOB SUMMARY Responsible for providing scientific expertise to routine laboratory service clientele, contract research customers, and FSNS personnel. Has regular communication and interaction with each of these parties. Assists with evaluation of new or improved methods for analyzing food products and environmental samples for continual expansion and enhancement of laboratory service offerings. Carries out all aspects of contract research services including proposal generation, budgeting, coordinating, executing, reporting results, and billing of contract research projects. Provides on-site client assistance for troubleshooting purposes or contract research projects as needed. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Serve as a key scientific resource for food safety-related inquiries and concerns from laboratory clients, including both routine and contract research service customers., • Provide on-site and remote support to clients for troubleshooting food safety issues and interpreting test results, with a focus on enhancing product quality and compliance., • Collaborate directly with clients to understand testing needs, propose research solutions, and guide them through the contract research process including budgeting, execution, reporting, and billing., • Maintain strong technical competence through continuous learning in food safety science, industry trends, and regulatory updates (FDA, USDA, FSMA, etc.)., • Translate scientific information into actionable recommendations and clearly communicate complex data to customers in a way that builds trust and supports decision-making., • Prepare and deliver technical presentations to clients, industry groups, and internal teams with an emphasis on food safety trends, contamination risks, and mitigation strategies., • Assist in evaluating and validating new or improved testing methodologies related to food safety and environmental monitoring., • Contribute to marketing and sales efforts by developing technical collateral, participating in customer visits, and supporting business development initiatives., • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff and assist with team coordination, as needed., • Participate in industry events, scientific conferences, and trade shows to network with clients and stay current on developments in food science and safety., • Ph.D. in Food Science & Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field preferred; M.S. minimum requirement., • Proven experience working in food safety testing, regulatory compliance, or quality assurance roles., • Strong working knowledge of industry-standard testing protocols (USDA MLG, FDA BAM, AOAC, etc.)., • Demonstrated experience in customer-facing roles, including presenting technical information and solving client-specific issues., • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse and to handle other communications/computer components., • Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens., • Noise level varies from quiet to loud., • Temperature varies from hot to cold., • Interactive and fast-paced team oriented tasks., • Overnight travel may be required at the discretion of management., • Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan, • Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance, • Group Medical, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Flexible Spending Accounts, • Dental, • Paid Holidays and Time Off 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 Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.

Job Description POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Research Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to work either directly with each client or as an underwriter for a Research Scientist in the design of research studies that will accomplish the client’s technical, regulatory, and business objectives. The Research Coordinator will also provide basic internal quality support to the contract research department, client services, and company management on microbiological scientific matters within the coordinator’s sphere of competence. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Meet with clients to discuss and exchange views on study objectives., • Lead client-facing discussions on matters germane to contract research or technical services., • Design and draft study proposals for shelf-life studies, inoculated challenge studies, and proficiency testing., • Deliver contract research proposals and reports in a timely manner., • Effectively work with and collaborate on technical matters among a team of research scientists., • Interact with clients/projects requiring multiple resources and effectively facilitate inter-company and interdepartmental initiatives and interactions to best meet the needs of the client/project., • Participate in routine project proposal generation with attention to profitability and client satisfaction., • Contribute to the design and development of consistent and efficient presentation and reporting of contract research results., • Participate and comply with all regulations promoting a safe and healthy work environment., • Develop executable protocols and training for introduction of non-routine shelf-life methods (Level II function)., • Assist in the data compilation and framing of reports for more advanced technical studies such as cooking instruction validations, method validations, and process validations, • Assist with routine departmental functions to include, but not limited to, coordinating media requests, reviewing, and releasing Certificate of Analysis, maintaining microbiological culture inventories., • Support commercial team as a resource for basic technical inquiries from current and prospective clients as needed. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: • B.S. in science discipline (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering, or related field)., • 0-4 years of previous contract research work experience (shelf-life, microbial challenge, and process validation) in the food industry., • Familiarity with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 17025 accreditation is an added benefit., • Familiarity with FDA BAM, USDA MLG, CMMEF, APHA, and AOAC methodology., • Adequate conceptual strength to embrace new methods, techniques, and technologies effectively., • Excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills., • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications (MS Excel, Word)., • Experience working with LIMS systems is an added benefit., • Relatively infrequent travel may be required to support client projects and for industry specific events and conferences.

Job DescriptionCompany Overview Before we opened Strive Pharmacy we were unsatisfied with the current state of the pharmaceutical industry. Most of the current pharmaceuticals only offer a one size fits all approach and often come with unwanted and potentially dangerous side effects. We found that through compounding we can offer a much more personalized solution to medicine. Through this we have been able to help patients get the results they are seeking for their personal needs. After years of working for corporate chains we took the risk and opened Strive Pharmacy. We are dedicated to providing a better experience for each customer and clinic that we work with. Come see the Strive difference. Our Mission We're flipping the script with personal medicine. We strive to interrupt an industry that has been closed to personalized care, accessibility, and nuance for too long. We strive to shift a reactive view of self-care and ignite a proactive baseline-shifting approach to health for all. 'The human element' is our crux and catalyst, driving all that we do, whether we're interacting with patients, providers, or practices. We're here to partner with those ready for a change. More than a compounding pharmacy, we're on a mission to positively disrupt healthcare as we know it. Strive is about more than medicine. Strive is about striving for the personal side of healthcare. Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site Schedule: Money- Friday 7:00 AM- 3:00 PM Position Overview Ensure and assist with site-specific quality compliance according to Strive Pharmacy SOPs & specifications; quality review of documents, label control, assist with release activities and product inspections. Key Responsibilities • Perform product inspection for defects, leaks, and particulates, • Environmental monitoring of personnel (as needed) and complete documentation, • Assist in the media fill process validations to include inspection of filled units, • Perform documentation review of compounding activities such as cleaning records, line clearance forms, and inventory sheets:, • Verify that raw materials meet specification, • Account for labeling, • Review temperature and BMS alarms, • Ensure that product test results meet specification limits, • Checking that all documentation is complete, • Document non-compliance and work with supervisor/lead if further investigation is needed appropriate lab for particulate identification or microbial analysis, • Help with equipment calibration program and maintenance record files, • Assist with raw material release and movement, • Under the direction of supervisor/lead, document and initiate quality events for deviation and noncompliant investigations, • Support internal & external audits, • Maintain quality records (equipment calibration and maintenance, training, deviation and compliant investigation, environmental monitoring, certificate of analysis, clean room certification etc.), • Experienced in aseptic operations, • Experience within a regulated environment, • Knowledge & skills in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Practices, • Associates Degree or higher level degree in technician technical scientific discipline; Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Pharmacy, • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, • Ability to effectively troubleshoot issues, • Minimum of High School Diploma/GED with work experience, • Minimum of 2 years' experience in a quality or manufacturing department of in a highly regulated industry. Ideally Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, or Allied Health Science. Disclaimer*** Please do not call the pharmacy location with questions about your application or interview. A talent acquisition partner will reach out to you.

Job Description Certified Group is a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services. The Certified Group of companies includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. The Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, cannabis, nicotine, and hemp industries. We are currently looking for an Account Manager to join our growing team! JOB SUMMARY The Account Manager is responsible for pursuing & maintaining new and incremental business for mid-tier clients in their assigned territory, supporting laboratory/regional sales efforts, proactively generating qualified leads for the sales division to execute into revenue & providing an interface between sales and laboratory departments including marketing and client services. The Account Manager will have significant interaction with internal and external clients, both managing their own account base & supporting the sales department in processing client information, quotes, client onboarding, business reviews, regional tradeshows and other service related functions. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Handle and/or field technical inquiries regarding an extensive range of testing services & value add via phone or e-mail regarding specific analyses for clients. Capture their requests for testing, turnaround time, methods, results, questions and pricing., • Pursue & maintain new and incremental business for small to mid-tier clients in their assigned territory, or, as specified by the Sales Leader., • Determine pricing and other information necessary for analysis and programs with the Sales Leader and make independent decisions when possible., • Prepare & update quotes for potential and current clients., • Distribute details for submitting samples and all on-boarding documents to clients and distribute on-boarding documents to internal departments., • Follow up with clients as to when they may send samples and if they need any other assistance., • Travel to applicable tradeshows & sales meetings/business reviews as directed by the Sales Leader and for the specific accounts the Account Manager is maintaining., • Manage requests for setting up testing & courier services, create & update sample submittal forms and request and train clients to use the FSNet portal or CertLabLink as needed., • Track all new proposals, requests, emails and phone calls within Sales Force & assist Regional Sales Team with their Salesforce efforts., • Actively use Sales Force for tracking leads, opportunities and contacts., • Perform confidential administrative functions and special projects as assigned by the Sales Leader., • Proactively respond to routine external correspondence and produce timely and accurate follow-up of open and action items., • Assist the Sales Leader by responding to client calls, emails or special project requests in a timely fashion as circumstance dictates., • Conduct business reviews for the accounts assigned - and assist in organizing client meetings at regional laboratories., • Assist in marketing activities targeted to specific industries and/or trade groups., • Carry out all responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, standard operating procedures and best practices., • Other duties as required. SUPERVISION • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related field., • Must have experience working with CRM, Sales Force., • Five years’ experience in client services or related function., • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills., • Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization., • Excellent proof-reading skills, be detail oriented and possess excellent follow-up skills., • Excellent working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook., • Exceptional ability to organize and prioritize work., • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and execute timely results., • Ability to motivate a team and foster effective teamwork., • Ability to work productively in a remote or office setting., • Active listening – giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points and asking questions., • Excellent computer skills., • Experience working in a productive environment, handling large volumes of work accurately and within established time lines., • Sitting for extended periods of time, • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other, • communications/computer components, • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds., • Extensive car and air travel, • Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens, • Polished presentation skills including PowerPoint presentations and all ancillary materials., • Use of online prospecting software and/or websites., • Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan, • Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance, • Group Medical, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Flexible Spending Accounts, • Dental

Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN The Laboratory Technician will perform a wide variety of assays or tests required to provide accurate and high-quality results for diagnostic testing. He/she will perform Medium to high complexity laboratory tests in the areas of Serology/Immunology/Microbiology/Molecular diagnostics on various sample types including but not limited to tissues, urine, blood, and body fluids using methods like PCR/Real-Time PCR as well as ELISA, western blots, DIA and microbiology methods. He/she should be comfortable with the analysis and interpretation of this type of testing in a diagnostic laboratory. He/she will make scientific observations, maintain detailed workbooks/documentation, and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards. He/she will maintain an understanding of the technological principles and applications of the organization's services. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS: • Responsible for having a broad working knowledge of lab policies and assays., • Conducts pre-designed assays using basic laboratory techniques and skills., • Independently conducts assigned test procedures within constraints of lab scheduling., • Receives samples from courier, addresses discrepancies, & logs the necessary information into the laboratory information system., • Follows SOPs and relevant compliance regulations regarding safety procedures, documentation, and scientific responsibility., • Independently analyzes data and interprets results., • Advise supervisor of factors that may affect quality and usefulness of data., • Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, protocols, processes, and equipment., • Demonstrate consistently good communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues, management, and clients (where applicable)., • Serve as a mentor to junior staff members and assist in training new lab members in performance of routine lab tasks., • Use and maintain scientific equipment, instrumentation, and computer systems., • Other duties as assigned. LAB SPECIFIC DISCIPLINE: • Molecular (PCR):, • DNA/RNA extraction from cells, blood, serum, swab, tissue, feces and other relevant sample matrix using various extraction kits/reagents., • PCR amplification, • Gel electrophoresis, • Real time qPCR, • Immunology (Serology), • Serum dilutions and multichannel pipetting, • Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay, • Dot Immuno Assay, • Western Blot, • Microbiology (Bacteriology &Parasitology), • Inoculation of plates, broth, and agar slants, • Colony isolation, • Antibiotic Susceptibility testing, • Gram stain procedure, • Use of assorted tests in the identification of bacteria., • Reporting of bacteriology results MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in biological sciences, medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemistry, microbiology, or a closely related science field (required), • Working knowledge of basic laboratory procedures, • Experience handling biospecimens, • Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills, • 1 year of laboratory testing experience with good understanding of the workflow (preferred), • Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, other laboratory equipment as applicable and audible alarms., • Experience working with serology/immunology, molecular biology and microbiology methods and technology (preferred).WORK ENVIRONMENT:, • Climate-controlled office and testing laboratory environment., • Laboratory environment with potential exposure to chemicals or hazardous materials.

Description Summary: This Job performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating, and reporting of results, performance of quality control procedures, operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment, assisting in the development of new procedures and protocols, may perform phlebotomy and other patient-oriented tasks, and may perform other related duties as requested or directed. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the primary section to which assigned about age or sex specific values. Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment and makes minor repairs as necessary or notifies Bio-med as needed. Must cross-train to other laboratory sections as needed. Assures that the laboratory's quality control program is properly followed. Calculates, enters, and/or verifies results of laboratory procedures. Utilizes the Laboratory Information System. Provides notification and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained. Processes patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution always cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes (when required). Participates in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new or updated testing procedures and protocols. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served. Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health. Must complete all required compliance and regulatory tasks and follow all applicable policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 (includes U.S. Military laboratory training courses of at least 50 weeks) OR Education that has been evaluated by an acceptable credentialing agency and deemed equivalent to a US Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology. Experience No experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or other organizations approved by HHS. OR One year of approved clinical laboratory experience, which must include a clinical rotation through the following sections of the laboratory: Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S. or with an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Must possess Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS If certification with an expiration date is held, the certification must be maintained and kept current Louisiana requires State Licensure New Graduate that is Board Certified or eligible (must complete Board Certification in 1 year of hire, Louisiana excluded) Work Schedule: 2PM - 10:30PM Work Type: Per Diem As Needed