Microbiology Laboratory Intern

Solvita • Dayton, OH

338d

About The Position

Solvita comes from “sol” meaning sun and “vita” meaning life. As sunlight nurtures new life, we take the donor gift and transform it into new hope, bringing the light of healing to patients in our local hospitals and to patients around the globe in need of tissue transplants. Because we believe that everyone deserves more time to live life to its fullest. Microbiology Laboratory Intern: Vitek quality control and maintenance. Verifies Vitek temperature is acceptable. Vitek maintenance (wash inoculation stands and card holders). Performs the following basic duties in the microbiology lab: Swab inoculation of Thio and TSB. Log in specimens (electronically and manually). Sets up samples on Vitek 2 Compact. Pull discard tubes. Sub positive cultures and incubates them properly. Subculture stock QC organisms. Daily temperatures. Log in new media, reagents and supplies. Performs weekly eye wash/shower maintenance. Performs weekly hood QC. Incubator and refrigerator quarterly PM. Troubleshoots the temperature monitoring system. Weekly cleaning of irradiation/rinsate room. 2nd check CTMS and manual log ins. File paperwork. Clean lab spaces. Organize and restock lab supplies. MicroCheck tube discard. Perform follow ups with branches as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled at an accredited university, preferably in Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
• Laboratory experience is helpful

Nice To Haves

• Computer literacy and working knowledge of programs currently in use at the company
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to complete daily workload

Responsibilities

• Vitek quality control and maintenance
• Verifies Vitek temperature is acceptable
• Vitek maintenance (wash inoculation stands and card holders)
• Swab inoculation of Thio and TSB
• Log in specimens (electronically and manually)
• Sets up samples on Vitek 2 Compact
• Pull discard tubes
• Sub positive cultures and incubates them properly
• Subculture stock QC organisms
• Daily temperatures
• Log in new media, reagents and supplies
• Performs weekly eye wash/shower maintenance
• Performs weekly hood QC
• Incubator and refrigerator quarterly PM
• Troubleshoots the temperature monitoring system
• Weekly cleaning of irradiation/rinsate room
• 2nd check CTMS and manual log ins
• File paperwork
• Clean lab spaces
• Organize and restock lab supplies
• MicroCheck tube discard
• Perform follow ups with branches as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Drug Free Workplace
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED