Lab Assistant - Microbiology

Mérieux NutriSciences • Visalia, CA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Lab Assistant - Microbiology in 8020 West Doe Ave, Visalia, CA 93291 USA. Your mission will be to maintain a clean laboratory environment, manage supplies, clean and decontaminate equipment and glassware, perform quality control checks, assist other laboratory personnel, maintain equipment, and support corporate quality and continuous improvement processes. You will also ensure a safe working environment, participate in audits, manage inventory, and complete assigned tasks under supervision while working with the team to accomplish department goals. This role involves performing opening and closing duties and cleaning glassware and other containers for laboratory use, along with other related duties as needed.

Requirements

• No previous laboratory experience is required - we will provide full training.
• Highschool diploma or GED.
• Entry-level position.
• This position requires the ability to follow specific instructions.
• A general knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System is required to enter client data.
• The incumbent may be required to operate company vehicle that would require the skill to operate a motor vehicle and exhibit safe driving skills.
• Analytical skills are essential to complete analysis procedures and determine the concentration of the microorganism.
• A general knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System is required to process client data.
• Physical dexterity is required for manipulating samples.
• A basic knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and practices is required to ensure a safe working environment.
• Interpersonal skills are required to effectively work within teams.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, food industry, food service, or retail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean laboratory by discarding waste and cleaning and sanitizing countertops, walls, floors, shelves, equipment, sinks, water baths etc using cleaning solvents.
• Maintain clean laboratory by properly storing chemicals, reagents and supplies.
• Maintain adequate stock of these materials.
• Clean and decontaminate equipment, glassware, metal instruments, sinks, water baths, tables, and test panels, using solvents, water, acetone bath, and cloth or hot-air drier, brushes, and rags, etc.
• Prepare and use cleaning solutions according to specifications.
• Perform quality control checks such as temperature checks, balance verification or detergent residue testing as required by department leadership.
• Assist other laboratory personnel performing testing procedures as instructed by department leadership.
• Maintain equipment, supplies and instrumentation in working order to perform necessary preventative maintenance for operating departments.
• Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is required to complete job responsibilities.
• Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process.
• Ensure a safe working environment for laboratory.
• Participate in audits.
• Maintain inventory, rotate supply, discard expired dry, refrigerated and frozen materials and retain as directed by department leadership.
• Completes assigned tasks under supervision of department leadership, while working with team to accomplish department goals.
• Perform opening and closing duties as assigned department leadership.
• Clean glassware and other containers and return to laboratory for use.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) package to support work-life balance following state and local ordinances.
• Optional 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED