Technician II Labs - Microbiology Lab

Microbiology Group Position

Microbiology Group position includes training for specific skills and growth opportunities. Looking for flexibility to work Tuesday-Saturday day shift 7:00am-3:30pm.

Principal Accountabilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• With minimal direction, perform required laboratory tasks by strictly following established protocols and procedures.
• Perform all applicable corporate and laboratory quality control procedures and policies.
• Perform assigned methods for varied product types.
• Prepare all records (electronic data, folders and forms) in a timely, thorough and neat manner.
• Use the laboratory information systems and sample tracking procedures, as applicable.
• Using MSDS's work with various microorganisms, chemicals, solvents, acids, and bases.
• Provide input to SOP's for work area.
• Cross-train as appropriate in order to alleviate the workload when high sample volumes are experienced.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Suggest, test, document, and help implement process improvements.
• Follow all safety and ethics requirements.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED plus experience or demonstrated knowledge of work area required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to organize work and maintain workflow with minimal direction.
• Ability to use light and fluorescent microscopes on a regular basis.
• Ability to work with food and dietary supplement samples containing allergens, including but not limited to whey, soy, nuts, gluten, etc.
• Knowledge of aseptic and bacterial plating techniques and handling microorganisms safely.
• Ability to work on a rotation schedule.
• Experience with common laboratory tools (balances, pipettors, autoclaves, biosafety cabinets, etc).