Laboratory Sample Prep Technician 1- Pesticide Department

Description

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager the Laboratory Technician 1 will be providing support to the Microbiology and Chemistry department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• •Serve primarily in a production atmosphere as support.
• •Performs all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
• •Communicates with all laboratory personnel to ensure quality and efficient service.
• •Maintains customer satisfaction and appropriate confidentiality.
• •Working knowledge of ISO 17025 Quality procedures related to sample documentation.
• •Maintain a professional attitude and acceptable working relationship with coworkers, offering assistance when applicable.
• •Assists with washing and maintaining lab ware.
• •Ability to read quantitative data and enter into LIMS system.
• •Prepares and sets up samples for analysis.
• •Maintains laboratory condition (i.e.: equipment, supplies, quality assurance, and accurate records throughout all procedures).
• •Demonstrates proper techniques (pipetting, labeling samples, etc.), and successful performance in proficiency testing.
• •Prepares and maintain bacteriological media (i.e.: BPW, LST, TSB, etc.).
• •Responsible for sanitation in all areas to maintain a superior level of cleanliness.
• •Provides routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and disposing of trash.
• •Able to lift heavy bags
• •Assist in other assigned duties as needed.

Pay rate: $20.00

Schedule: Must be available to work weekend if needed

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• •A.S or B.S. in Biology and/or Chemistry preferred, or equivalent experience.
• •Possess knowledge and demonstrate skills of aseptic technique.
• •High attention to detail is a must.