Laboratory Sample Prep Technician 1- Pesticide Department
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, the Laboratory Technician 1 will be providing support to the Microbiology and Chemistry department. This role primarily serves in a production atmosphere, requiring all activities to be performed in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner. The technician will communicate with laboratory personnel to ensure quality and efficient service, maintain customer satisfaction and appropriate confidentiality, and possess working knowledge of ISO 17025 Quality procedures related to sample documentation. A professional attitude and acceptable working relationship with coworkers are expected, along with offering assistance when applicable.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of ISO 17025 Quality procedures related to sample documentation.
- Ability to read quantitative data and enter into LIMS system.
- Demonstrates proper techniques (pipetting, labeling samples, etc.), and successful performance in proficiency testing.
- A.S or B.S. in Biology and/or Chemistry preferred, or equivalent experience.
- Possess knowledge and demonstrate skills of aseptic technique.
- High attention to detail is a must.
Responsibilities
- Serve primarily in a production atmosphere as support.
- Performs all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
- Communicates with all laboratory personnel to ensure quality and efficient service.
- Maintains customer satisfaction and appropriate confidentiality.
- Assists with washing and maintaining lab ware.
- Ability to read quantitative data and enter into LIMS system.
- Prepares and sets up samples for analysis.
- Maintains laboratory condition (i.e.: equipment, supplies, quality assurance, and accurate records throughout all procedures).
- Demonstrates proper techniques (pipetting, labeling samples, etc.), and successful performance in proficiency testing.
- Prepares and maintain bacteriological media (i.e.: BPW, LST, TSB, etc.).
- Responsible for sanitation in all areas to maintain a superior level of cleanliness.
- Provides routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and disposing of trash.
- Able to lift heavy bags
- Assist in other assigned duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
