Microbiology Laboratory Technician

National Beef•Liberal, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Find your future at National Beef! National Beef of Liberal, Kansas is seeking a qualified professional to join our team as a Microbiology Laboratory Technician. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work, and an environment that is caring and supportive, National Beef could become your next career move! Hours for this position are 9:00 pm to 5:30 am Monday through Friday (Saturdays and Sundays as needed) Competitive Wages and Benefits: Family-friendly benefits including Health, Dental and Vision Paid vacation Paid holidays Employee meat purchase program

Requirements

Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalence with some college background or an Associate’s degree – College degree preferred
Good written and oral communication skill in English
Self-Starter while being a team player
Ability to handle multi-tasking – not afraid to get dirty
Excellent organizational skills which allows for multitasking is a must
Previous laboratory experience or science related course work preferred (must provide credentials/college completed course work)
Excellent customer service skills with all levels- Upper management, Vendors, and production employees
Must possess computer skills in Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, Access, Power-Point, Outlook/email)
Schedule flexibility, including additional hours and weekends as needed
Must be willing to be cross trained in many facets of laboratory work
Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred
Previous laboratory experience or science related course work preferred (must provide credentials/college completed course work)

Responsibilities

Follows instructions on project methodology from laboratory management staff
Ensures correctness and accuracy of information presented to Food Safety Center on samples
Makes note of any sample and chain of custody differences in appropriate sample discrepancy logbook
Efficiently performs tasks with a focus on speed and accuracy, ensuring timely completion while maintaining high quality and productivity standards in all assigned duties
Run tests as specified for National Beef and as directed by laboratory management
Inputs all data and information from received samples into electronic data base system
Prints and fills out required paperwork for samples received during shift
Responsible for following all policies, procedures, and protocols as approved by upper management for sample setup
Read tests results on all samples being analyzed
Checks completed paperwork for accuracy and as a part of the dual check program will check other technicians work before turning it in
Assists the inventory clerk, when needed, with the receiving of incoming supplies, recording of data into receiving logbook (s) and stocking
Inspects all received supplies making note of the condition, lot numbers, and expiration dates in the appropriate supply usage log
Assists with the daily monitoring of temperature accuracy and records all temperatures for incubators, refrigerators, and freezers on log-sheet
Enters results and prints completed reports for issuance while maintaining accuracy of all data outlined in the reports
Issues completed reports for received samples to appropriate customers
Properly implements all procedure modifications as outlined by laboratory management staff
Directs all question concerning reports to a member of laboratory management staff
Completes media growth and sterility quality assurance controls
Responsible for maintaining adequate levels of testing supplies
Completes supply re-order log for needed supplies
Ensures specified daily housekeeping duties are performed
Responsible for completing weekly housekeeping tasks and log sheet
Utilizes any available time to cross train in other areas
Assists laboratory technicians in other areas in day to day duties when time permits or when needed
Responsible for maintaining accurate records for quality system traceability
Ensures all decontamination steps for all samples that have been completed
Completes all environmental quality assurance checks
Carries out necessary testing as outlined by laboratory management for any pending results that have been determined by other team members
Performs and completes any other duties assigned by FSCML management staff