Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Tolmar Careers•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, performs general laboratory tasks such as preparation of media, sample log in and general laboratory equipment maintenance. Responsible for performing a wide variety of laboratory tasks including washing and drying glass ware and distributing to appropriate locations within the Microbiology labs. Prepare solutions and reagents, media, components for sterilization. Autoclave supplies and materials in the lab. General laboratory record keeping and record storage. Performs general laboratory cleaning, assist with laboratory order and check-in of laboratory supplies, and perform quality controls. Maintains database microorganism reference cultures. Provide laboratory support such as maintain instrument use manuals and maintain general use forms and labels. Maintain incubators, refrigerators, autoclave, freezers, lab water system, and dispose of biohazardous waste and samples. Perform test procedures such as water testing, residual detergents testing, and pipette calibration. Perform test procedures such as water testing and sampling, components testing, environmental monitoring read and pipette calibration. Transport samples between TOLMAR facilities. Review TOC/Conductivity data from Water Systems. Log in samples into laboratory tracking software. Enter Microbiology data into Microbiology trending system. Purchase supplies and materials for the lab. Manage supplies inventory. Participate in required annual hazardous waste training. Hazardous waste involvement may include, but is not limited to container and tank management and inspections, generation of hazardous waste as a part of production or sampling processes and transfer of hazardous waste between lab procedure area, satellite accumulation and storage. Respond to spills per the Chemical Spill Procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of cGMP regulations.
Knowledge of laboratory science principles.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions and laboratory test methods.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively on a team.
Acceptable MVR and valid driver’s license required.
High school diploma or GED required.
One or more years of experience in a laboratory environment.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in Microbiology or closely related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Washing and drying glassware and distributing to appropriate locations within the Microbiology labs.
Preparing solutions and reagents, media, and components for sterilization.
Autoclaving supplies and materials in the lab.
General laboratory record keeping and record storage.
Performing general laboratory cleaning.
Assisting with laboratory order and check-in of laboratory supplies.
Performing quality controls.
Maintaining database microorganism reference cultures.
Providing laboratory support such as maintaining instrument use manuals and general use forms and labels.
Maintaining incubators, refrigerators, autoclave, freezers, and lab water system.
Disposing of biohazardous waste and samples.
Performing test procedures such as water testing, residual detergents testing, and pipette calibration.
Performing test procedures such as water testing and sampling, components testing, and environmental monitoring read and pipette calibration.
Transporting samples between TOLMAR facilities.
Reviewing TOC/Conductivity data from Water Systems.
Logging in samples into laboratory tracking software.
Entering Microbiology data into Microbiology trending system.
Purchasing supplies and materials for the lab.
Managing supplies inventory.
Participating in required annual hazardous waste training.
Responding to spills per the Chemical Spill Procedures.
Performing other duties as assigned.