Lab Tech

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•Sparks, NV

3d•$23 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

We are the makers of possible BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. The Quality Laboratory Technician is responsible to the Laboratory Supervisor and/or Group Leader for applying scientific principles to assigned tasks, maintaining lab supplies, and following specific preparation labels to make various DCM media. Running various lab equipment such as pH meters, scales and autoclaves. Working independently and as a team to complete daily prep tasks.

Requirements

Full time on-site lab position
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
Problem solving abilities within a fast-paced environment
Must follow written and verbal communication and be able to communicate effectively with others.
Must have good organizational skills and be able to multi-task.
Must be capable of thinking independently and have a great attention to detail.
Capable of math and computer skills
Operates under minimal supervision and schedules own work within the team.
Communicates well with others - questions to be referred to Microbiologists, Group Leaders and/or Supervisor
Must be able to handle a fast-paced work environment and be on your feet most of the day as well as able to lift around 10lbs or so for inventory maintenance.
Associates degree or BS in related field preferred.
Typical degree in Biological Sciences and/or Microbiology.
Lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Check ROH availability and order as necessary, (peptone; dyes, & chemicals etc)
Maintain inventory control of reagents, supplements
Provide support with inventory control of reference standards
Bio-hazardous Waste handling
Prepare various types of Media – Agars & Broths
Maintain inventory of prep area lab supplies – glassware, sample containers, weigh boats, pipettes, tubes, etc.
Pull materials to be weighed – staging
Wash glassware
Run Autoclaves and pH meters – daily and monthly logs
Communicate with Supervisor for equipment/product issues
Follow prep sheets for exact weighing and preparing of media
Monthly water bath maintenance
Maintain stock media and Water blanks
Keep Prep lab GMP compliant and audit ready - Maintain a clean lab environment
Cooking media on burners
Ability to follow detail-oriented tasks in a timely manner
Able to organize and prioritize daily workload
Have working laboratory knowledge
Following proper PPE, aseptic technique and safety requirements
Other duties as assigned