Microbiology Lab Technician

Description

• Inventory and report expendable supplies and materials needed for testing requirements.
• Share information in an open and timely manner.
• Perform quality control monitoring by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, and running media controls.
• Independently pursue an assigned series of processes and procedures in accordance with policies, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload.
• Prepare samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries.
• Maintain media and reagents necessary for daily microbiological testing.
• Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal.
• Maintain laboratory condition, including equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures.
• Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.

Requirements

• Degree in the Sciences is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in microbiology, quality control, chemistry, biology, and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work in a fast-paced laboratory.

Benefits

• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Transportation benefits
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Short and long-term disability
• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance