Microbiology Laboratory Tech

Agt Labs • Houston, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Team member of the Food Microbiology Department, you will use your organization, communication and aseptic skills to help prepare media, assist in the routine laboratory workflow. You will be responsible for calculating, weighing, diluting, and compositing media and samples as needed. This role involves media preparation, dispensing, autoclaving as per SOP, creating Lot numbers and documenting in the LIMS, and performing QC on prepared media. You will also store and distribute media to the lab, demonstrate technical skill with balances, pH meters, and pipetting devices, and aseptically pour plates, label and store them as needed. Responsibilities include receiving & scanning samples in the lab, sample sorting and scanning in the LIMS system, sample preparation for analysis, and cleaning and washing glassware as per SOP. Additionally, you will be responsible for cleaning and disinfection of instruments, microscopes, and laboratory work area on a routine basis, batching samples in the LIMS, transcribing data, and data entry. Attention to detail is crucial. You will also handle disposing of spent bio-hazard samples, inventory control and ordering supplies, stocking supply of consumables, preparing kit orders, receiving samples, and ensuring accurate and timely documentation (Log in) in LIMS. Other duties include cleaning coolers, organizing storage areas, restocking consumables, maintaining and documenting temperature records of equipment, filing, storing, and scanning of documents. You will participate in HACCP training and sampling, and assist with sample pick up from client locations. You will follow biosafety and aseptic techniques as needed, and adhere to policies and procedures, conducting all operations in a safe and compliant manner. This position requires the ability to lift and move up to 50lb, be 23 years or older with a valid driver's license, and possess a willingness to learn, multitask, cross-train, and work as a team. Flexibility with working hours is needed depending on client requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of college
• 1-2 years of laboratory experience in a microbiology lab or related field will be an advantage.
• Must be computer literate and experienced in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Proficient in the Windows environment and use of Internet E-mail.
• Must be organized
• Must have good written and oral communication skill (English) and Spanish
• Must manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work flexible hours as required.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50lb.
• Must be 23 y and above, with a valid driver's license.
• Willingness to learn, multitask, cross train and work as a Team.
• Flexibility with working hours needed depending on client requirement.
• Good personal habits, work well with others, be technically conscientious, be able to stay on task and complete work on schedule, be able to work independently as well as on a team, and promote the principles and professionalism of the company.
• This position requires proof of United States citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.
• Selected candidates will be required to take a Drug Test prior to start working with the company.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of laboratory experience in a microbiology lab or related field will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Calculate, weigh, dilute, composite media and samples as needed.
• Media preparation, dispensing, autoclaving as per SOP, creating Lot numbers and documenting in the LIMS.
• Performing QC on prepared media.
• Store and distribute media to the lab.
• Demonstrate technical skill with balances, pH meters, pipetting devices.
• Aseptically pour plates, label and store as needed.
• Receiving & scanning samples in the lab.
• Sample sorting and scanning in the LIMS system.
• Sample preparation for analysis.
• Cleaning and washing glassware as per SOP.
• Cleaning and disinfection of instruments, microscopes, laboratory work area on a routine basis.
• Batch samples in the LIMS, Transcribe data and Data entry.
• Disposing spent bio-hazard samples.
• Inventory control and ordering supplies.
• Stocks supply of consumables.
• Prepare kit orders, receive samples and ensure accurate and timely documentation (Log in) in LIMS.
• Cleaning coolers, organizing storage area, restocking consumables.
• Maintain and document temperature records of equipment.
• Filing, storing, scanning of documents.
• Participate in HACCP training and sampling.
• Assist with Sample pick up from client locations.
• Follows biosafety, aseptic techniques as per needed.
• Follows policies and procedures and conducts all operations in a safe and compliant manner.

Benefits

• AGT Labs recognizes that our success stems from the collective efforts and strategies of our team. We strive to attract and retain professionals with the right skills, experience, and attitude. If your expertise is in analytics, field operations, marketing/sales, or management, we would like you to submit your application and resume. We value our employees and express our appreciation through a robust benefits program.

What This Job Offers

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