Lab Technician III, Microbiology

Leprino Foods Company • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician III, Microbiology assists the Microbiology Department by sampling and performing microbiological testing of milk, dry dairy, cheese, and environmental samples. In addition, this position supports the Microbiology and Analytical Services teams by providing overall lab support, acting as a dependable and accurate technical resource, and sharing knowledge and innovative ideas to continuously improve the company.

Requirements

• Associates or bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology or equivalent experience
• Some knowledge of chemistry/microbiology is desired to operate pipettes, balances, autoclave and other pertinent laboratory equipment
• Basic knowledge of microbiology concepts, principles, and theories
• Ability to follow written procedures carefully and with accuracy within the Microbiology laboratory
• Ability to work in a team as part of a high-volume laboratory
• Ability to organize information in a manner understandable to others-verbally and written
• Ability to accept and understand instructions/direction and progress toward the stated objective
• Basic math, organizational, and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in lab environment

Responsibilities

• Cleans lab equipment and glassware
• Disposes of test tubes and fills distilled water jugs
• Performs basic sample preparation duties, such labeling, organizing, labeling, diluting pipetting, and clean-up.
• Prepares sterile augers, broths, and reagents for required daily testing
• Tracks inventory of lab media and reagents
• Performs quality control check on all media
• Performs basic housekeeping duties in the lab
• Maintains appropriate lab inventory, ordering and receiving supplies for the lab. Prepares, labels, weighs-out samples aseptically organized (by plant) Collabs.
• Loads, unloads and operates autoclave for the sterilization of media, glassware, trash and dilution water

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree