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About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to use a computer with email, Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work aseptically
• Good organizational and record keeping skills
• Basic knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures
• Ability to follow and demonstrate Good Documentation Practices per ALCOA guidelines.
• Minimum of Associates Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 1 year lab experience in Microbiology lab setting with media preparation preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Instrumentation experience preferred
• Pipetting experience preferred
• Ability to follow and demonstrate Microbial Lab Best Practices.

Responsibilities

• Preparing media (agar, broth, buffers) according to standardized preparation instructions
• Pipetting
• Operating instrumentation such as the HIVE and automatic plate fillers
• Washing glassware via autoclave and dishwasher
• Maintaining records
• Label and store media accordingly
• Maintain cleanliness within the lab
• Follow SOPs and GMPs
• Record data and run Excel based calculation with accuracy and consistency as needed to support process improvement and trending of results.
• Apply data into LIMS platformed systems for evaluation.
• Generate reports as needed.
• Perform or participate in the statistical evaluation of test results as needed.
• Interpret results for meeting specifications and perform investigations when quality specifications are not met.
• Perform peer review of all applicable supporting documentation and metadata as needed to release media for use.
• Receive, record, and track inbound consumables and assist with shipping outbound materials as needed to support Quality.
• Support all general lab operations necessary to keep the lab running safely and effectively, including waste removal, hazardous waste disposal, safety policies, equipment maintenance, stocking of laboratory supplies, etc.
• Review Quality SOPs, work instructions, and department forms for accuracy and update as needed.
• Draft new SOPs, work instructions, and department forms for new processes as needed using approved formats.
• Assist in root cause evaluations of deviations as needed.
• Participate in continual process improvements of department functions as needed and to challenge established processes for improvement.
• Participate across multiple department lines as needed to complete tasks affecting all stakeholders.

Benefits

• Stock options
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums
• Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies
• Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts
• 401(k) plan, 3% Match
• Commuter benefits
• Annual Training & Development support
• Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule