Microbiolgy Analyst

COMBE INCORPORATED. • Rantoul, IL

27d • Onsite

About The Position

JOB PURPOSE:  Responsible for assisting the Microbiologist as directed and for general laboratory clean-up, including cleaning of glassware and apparatus.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Good vision
• Legible Handwriting
• Ability to bend, stretch, reach and stoop
• Ability to lift 25 lb overhead
• Ability to work in hot / warm environment
• Ability to walk up/down stairs
• Basic math skills
• Good organizational skills
• Computer data entry
• Ability to follow written directions accurately and precisely

Nice To Haves

• Some Microbiology experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Clean glassware and apparatus when needed
• Sterilization, waste disposal/sample disposal
• Prepare media, culture tubes and plates
• Assist with challenge testing, sampling, plating, organism identification and special studies
• Monthly micro record requirements
• Keep work area clean and sterile where required
• Prepare weekly schedule for selected samples for challenge
• Morning routine which includes, but may not be limited to, streaking, production sample preparation, reading plates and initiating reports.
• May be required, when properly trained, to dispose of hazardous waste.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees