Laboratory Media Technician

Analytical Food Laboratories • Grand Prairie, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Tentamus North America is seeking a Media Technician to join their Analytical Food Laboratories Team in Grand Prairie, Texas. The role involves preparing media and reagents for microbiology testing, ensuring accuracy, sterility, and proper documentation. The ideal candidate has a passion for cleanliness and organization, similar to running a clinical trial.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
• Ability to accurately and legibly record data.
• Possess strong attention to detail.
• Ability to memorize different testing types, Media, Dilutions, SOPs, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stand for long periods.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma and/or a AS/BS degree in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science or a related science field is a plus.
• Experience in a laboratory or science environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare media and reagents for microbiology testing, ensuring accuracy in formulation, sterility, QC verification, and documentation, while meeting laboratory demand schedules.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and traceable records (GDP), including daily balance verification, vial filler/dispenser standardization, media batch production and QC testing, autoclave cycles and sterility verification, temperature monitoring, water quality monitoring, pH meter validation, detergent residue testing, opening/closing logs, reagent production logs and labels, media discard documentation, and personal attendance/timecard swipes.
• Ensure water supply for media preparation by monitoring the deionized water system and requesting replacement tanks as needed.
• Operate equipment safely and according to instructions, reporting any malfunctions, accidents, or safety concerns to lab management.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of media and supplies, and request replenishment in a timely manner.
• Clean and maintain glassware, plasticware, and equipment used in media production.
• Autoclave and dispose of biohazardous waste generated by the Microbiology Department in compliance with safety standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• $14 per hour
• comprehensive and low-cost benefit plans (medical , HSA , dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO
• matching 401k

What This Job Offers

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