Laboratory Technician 1- Chemistry

DFA of California•Kingsburg, CA

12h•Onsite

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 confidentiality, and demonstrate a working knowledge of ISO 17025 Quality procedures related to sample documentation.

Requirements

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.
Ability to read quantitative data and enter into LIMS system.
Working knowledge of ISO 17025 Quality procedures related to sample documentation.

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.
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.
Must be able to push/pull cart wheeled trash bin that may contain up to 350lbs.
Assist in other assigned duties as needed.